Sets up, operates, and maintains manual lathes, mills, drill presses, and grinders to produce precision specialty-steel components. Interprets blueprints, calculates feeds and speeds, selects cutting tools, performs turning, boring, threading, and facing, and inspects parts with precision measuring instruments. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs while maintaining safety and workplace standards in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Job Posting Title
Manual Machinist
Job Description
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. is looking for responsible, energetic new team members to support our manufacturing process.
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Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., established in 1994, is headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, with manufacturing plants in Dunkirk, NY, Titusville, PA, and North Jackson, OH. Universal Stainless produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate, including stainless steel, tool steel, bearing steel, gear steel, and aircraft-quality low-alloy steels for use in a variety of industries. Universal is committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.
Enjoy Excellent Benefits for You and Your Family
- Health and Dental Insurance: Coverage starting Day 1
- 401(k) Plan: Company contribution of $1.20 per hour
- Paid Time Off: Paid holidays
- Insurance: Company-paid Life Insurance
- Profit Sharing: Available per company policy
Primary Function
Set up, operate, and maintain traditional, non-computerized manual machinery (lathes, mills, grinders) to shape metal parts and transform complex blueprints into precision components through exact hand-eye coordination, shop mathematics, and accurate measuring tools.
Basic Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Safely set up and operate manual machine tools, including manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and surface grinders.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical schematics, and blueprints to determine dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations.
- Precision Machining: Select cutting tools and precisely calculate/adjust feeds, speeds, and depths of cut to shape raw materials into finished specialty steel components.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators) to ensure strict adherence to exact quality specifications.
- Routine Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance on manual machinery, including cleaning, lubricating, and making minor mechanical repairs or adjustments.
- Safety & Workplace Standards: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area following all company and industrial safety guidelines.
Position Details & Supervision
- Supervision: Works independently with minimal supervision; reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Work Environment: Industrial manufacturing facility. Candidates must be comfortable working in environments that require appropriate PPE.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Vocational/technical school training or a completed industry apprenticeship preferred.
- 2 to 5+ years of hands-on manual machining experience in a machine shop or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
Key Technical Skills & Capabilities:
- Manual Lathe Proficiency: Proven proficiency and hands-on experience operating a manual lathe.
- Machining Expertise: Extensive knowledge of machining techniques including turning, boring, threading, and facing.
- Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness, and proficiency in shop mathematics and geometry.
- Quality & Detail: Exceptional hand-eye coordination, high attention to detail, and expertise with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers).
** Relocation considered for the right candidate.
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