Manual​/Conventional Machinist

BandS Machine Shop has employment opportunities for Conventional Machinists. Candidates with strong mechanical skills are encouraged to call for an interview. We are recruiting experienced machinists as well as those just starting their career who are interested in hands‑on manufacturing.

We have been in business for 40+ years and can offer stable employment for machinists with a good work ethic. Visit our website  to see a snapshot of our company and examples of the parts we manufacture.

We work for heavy industry and commercial companies. We do not repair or make repair parts for the transportation industry.

• Setup and operate a well‑equipped conventional lathe to manufacture parts such as shaft sleeves, shafts, couplings, flanges and other cylindrically shaped parts.
• Work from drawings and use shop travelers for detailed directions.
• Ensure critical diameters as tight as .0005" and non‑critical dimensions as loose as .032", while maintaining required surface finishes.
• Use the micrometers and precision measuring tools provided by BandS; tools are calibrated and verified in‑house at regular intervals.

• Strong mechanical skills; experience in heavy industry or commercial manufacturing acceptable.
• Knowledge of 400 and 300 series stainless steel, a variety of steels and bronzes, and occasional plastics.
• Must be able to supply personal tools such as dial indicators, hand wrenches, dial/digital calipers, Allen wrenches (English and metric), non‑marring hammers, scribes, punches, edge/center finders, etc.
• Good communication skills.

• 6 paid holidays per year.
• 50% participation in Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance premiums.
• Up to 4% 401(k) match.
• Cash profit sharing check to all eligible machinists.

The workday starts at 7:00 AM. We have a scheduled break at 8:45, lunch at 11:30 (30‑minute break), then resume until the "Final Bell" at 3:30. We normally work Monday‑through‑Friday; overtime is available and sometimes necessary to keep up with shipments and customer demands.

Located in the Sunny South, we keep our facility air‑conditioned to reduce fatigue and provide a comfortable work environment despite high outside temperatures.