Manual Machinist

We Are Hiring

Position: Manual Machinist

Location: Chehalis, WA

Pay: $20 $ 40/hour (Journeyman Rate, DOE)

Schedule: Flexible 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 30‑minute lunch, 2 breaks

Optional 4x10 schedule with Fridays Off/Optional

Our client is a hands‑on job shop environment focused on one‑offs, repairs, and custom work. No production line work, every day is different. Looking for a solid Manual Machinist to join the team and continue their career within the Lumber and Industrial Industries!

• Set up and operate manual shop equipment
• CNC Machining Experience is a plus
• Read blueprints and technical drawings
• Machine piece parts, bushings, and bore holes
• Work on varied equipment (baler one day, rollers the next)
• Apply basic geometry, speeds and feeds
  , and adjust as needed
• Self‑inspect work and communicate clearly with the team
• Safely operate an overhead crane
• Support general job shop machining and repair work

• Employer‑matched benefits
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off (escalating) & paid holidays
• Specific reimbursements after 1st year
• Flexible scheduling (4x10s or 5x8s)
• Exposure to a wide variety of machines and work
  , not repetitive production

• Basic math skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Understanding of manual machining fundamentals
• Comfortable with job shop, non‑repetitive work

• Manual machining experience (no minimum years required)
• Knowledge of speeds, feeds, and setup
• Ability to work independently and inspect your own work
• Strong communication and safety awareness

• Experience with large manual equipment such as:
  • Horizontal & Vertical Boring Mills
  • Engine & Vertical Lathes
  • Knee Mills
  • Grinders, Radial Drills, and Fabrication Equipment
• Familiarity with overhead cranes
• Interest in continuing education (evening machining coursework a plus)

• Horizontal & Vertical Boring Mills
• Engine & Vertical Lathes
• Knee Mills
• Grinders, Radial Drills, Welding & Fabrication Equipment
• Line Boring, Presses, Bandsaws, Flame & Plasma Cutting
• 10-ton Overhead Bridge Crane

Please respond with an updated resume!

Call Kristian at  |

OR Grant at  |  to schedule an interview or drop by for a walk‑in interview!

Address:
703 Broadway St, Suite 690,
Vancouver, WA 98660