Manual Machinist

At Exline, we’re a family‑owned business, and we treat our team like family. We’re an innovative company with decades of experience in repair and manufacturing. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including work‑related travel expenses, scheduling assistance, and opportunities for professional growth, reflect our commitment to supporting our employees and fostering a culture of loyalty and care.

Location: Salina, KS 67401

• Manually operate and set up conventional and special‑purpose machine tools, with limited CNC support as needed, to fabricate metallic and non‑metallic parts to precise specifications.
• Ideal for a mechanically minded professional with strong manual machining experience and ~12 years of CNC exposure.
• Help grow your skills while contributing to a legacy of excellence in industrial machining.

• Work safely at all times, following established safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Set up and operate manual machine tools including engine lathes, mills, boring mills, grinders, jig borers, and shapers.
• Utilize CNC knowledge to assist with automated machining tasks when required.
• Review and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, machining sequence, and setup requirements.
• Measure and mark reference points on materials or work pieces as guides for machining.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials.
• Calculate and set machining parameters such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut.
• Start and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance conditions; make adjustments as needed.
• Inspect finished parts to verify conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Inspect own work and, when instructed, assist with inspection of others’ work.
• Record production data, measurements, and material usage accurately on job cards or reports.
• Organize and manage time independently to complete jobs efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to resolve machining or assembly challenges.
• Operate overhead hoists, cranes, forklifts, and pallet jacks safely to move parts and materials.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and efficiencies aligned with department objectives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑focused work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with manual machining equipment and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining (12 years preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and ask for assistance when appropriate.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English (bilingual a plus).
• Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to four years of related machining experience and/or training preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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