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Maine Staffing Group

Manual Machinist

Maine Staffing Group, Oxford, Maine, United States

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Job Description

Job Description

We're Hiring: Manual Machinist Oxford County area Pay: $25 – $35 per hour (Based on experience + skill level) Full-Time | Day Shift | Hands-On, High-Impact Work

Love Working

With

Your Hands? Precision Is Your Passion?

We're on the hunt for a

highly skilled Manual Machinist

to join our team and help shape the future—literally. If you take pride in old-school craftsmanship, love solving machining challenges, and know your way around a Bridgeport or a lathe like it’s second nature, you might be exactly who we're looking for.

This is

not

a button-pushing CNC role. This is hands-on, creative, precision work—the kind of machining that builds real skill, not just setups and programs. If you know what it means to make chips fly, keep reading.

What You’ll Be Doing

Running the shop’s

classic workhorses : Bridgeport, manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and turret lathes Reading blueprints

and making precision parts to spec—tight tolerances, no shortcuts Using

micrometers, calipers, and indicators

like a boss Handling

one-off jobs , custom components, and specialty parts Troubleshooting, problem-solving, and making smart adjustments on the fly Finishing your work like a pro: deburring, grinding, polishing Keeping your workspace clean, safe, and organized—because real pros take pride in their bench What You Bring to the Table

Machining Chops:

Deep experience with:

Manual lathes Bridgeport and other manual mills Surface and cylindrical grinders Drill presses Vertical turret lathes

Strong knowledge of

metals, tooling, speeds/feeds, and materials Excellent blueprint reading and

shop math

(geometry, trig, etc.) Precision measuring like a true craftsman Mindset & Soft Skills:

Laser-sharp

attention to detail A true

problem-solver

who can think on your feet Confident working

independently

and taking ownership of your work Clear communicator, team player, and always looking to improve Love working with your hands and seeing a project through Physical Side of the Job

On your feet most of the shift (8–10 hrs) Lifting parts up to 50 lbs Maneuvering around machines with ease Good vision and depth perception for those ultra-tight tolerances Comfortable using your hands all day long—precision and dexterity matter Why This Job Rocks

Manual machinists aren’t just operators—they’re artists of the trade. In this role, you’re not just making parts, you’re

solving problems ,

building craftsmanship , and

making things that matter .

This is:

Custom, low-volume work

where your skill really shines No CNC waiting time —you’re in control of the process A job that rewards precision, speed, and pride in your work Preferred (But Not Required)

5+ years of manual machining experience Trade school or vocational training in machining Experience in a

tool room

or

job shop

setting Strong understanding of shop safety and OSHA regs What It’s Like Here

Classic job shop environment You'll hear machines running and smell the cutting oil—it’s the real deal Fast-paced but focused on

doing the job right Full PPE provided and enforced— safety

is non-negotiable Pay & Perks

$25 to $35/

hr

depending on your ability and experience Work that challenges you every day— no two jobs

are

exactly the same Be part of a team that

values skill over automation Ready to Make Chips

Fly

and Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about precision and take pride in your work, we want to talk to you!