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Manual Machinist

Job in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington, 98532, USA
Listing for: Opti Staffing Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 40 USD Hourly USD 20.00 40.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Manual Machinist - Days

Overview

Flexible 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM, 30-minute lunch, 2 breaks

Optional 4x10 schedule with Fridays Off/Optional

Who We Are
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 looking to continue their career within the Lumber and Industrial Industries!

We Are Hiring

Position: Manual Machinist

Location: Vancouver, 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

What You’ll Do
  • 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
What’s In It for You
  • 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
What You Need to Have
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Understanding of manual machining fundamentals
  • Comfortable with job shop, non-repetitive work
The Musts
  • 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
Preferred
  • 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)
Equipment You’ll Work With
  • Horizontal & Vertical Boring Mills (Lucas, Bullard, Berthiez)
  • Engine & Vertical Lathes (Monarch, Graziano, Axelson, Leblond)
  • Knee Mills (K&T, Atrump, Lagun, Summit)
  • Grinders, Radial Drills, Welding & Fabrication Equipment
  • Line Boring, Presses, Bandsaws, Flame & Plasma Cutting
  • 10-ton Overhead Bridge Crane
Next Steps

Please respond with an updated resume!

Call Kristian at  |  to schedule an interview or drop by for a walk-in interview!

OR Grant at  |

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

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