Conventional Machinist

Conventional Machinist

A Conventional Machinist sets up and operates manual machines such as lathes, mills, and grinders to shape metal parts from blueprints. This role requires precision measurement using tools like calipers and micrometers and a deep knowledge of materials, math, and mechanics to create tools and components with exact tolerances. The focus is on hands‑on skills, problem‑solving, and quality control.

• Interpreting Plans:
  Read and understand blueprints, sketches, and CAD/CAM files.

• Setup & Operation:
  Mount tools, align work pieces, and operate manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses.

• Machining Parts:
  Turn, mill, drill, shape, and grind parts to precise dimensions and specifications.

• Quality Control:
  Measure, inspect, and test finished products for defects and accuracy using precision instruments.

• Material Knowledge:
  Understand properties of metals and select appropriate cutting speeds and feeds.

• Maintenance:
  Perform minor adjustments and maintenance on equipment.

• Collaboration:
  
  Consult with engineers and other staff to refine processes.

• Drill press operation

• Blueprint reading

• Mechanical aptitude

• Manual machining techniques

• Proficiency with manual lathes and mills

• Machine operation skills

• Use of calipers and micrometers

• Grinding and milling skills

• Math & Geometry:
  Solid grasp of shop math, including fractions, angles, and tolerances

• Problem-Solving:
  Ability to troubleshoot and adapt processes

• Safety:
  Strict adherence to shop safety standards and guidelines

• Tools:
  Proficiency with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) and machining tools (lathes, mills)

• Experience with changeovers

• Knowledge of material properties

• Basic equipment maintenance skills

• Ability to collaborate with engineers and staff

Join a team with decades of collective experience in machining and repairs, offering a variety of services including CNC and conventional milling and turning, waterjet cutting, production saw cutting, and wire EDM. Enjoy working in a climate‑controlled facility that ensures the repeatability and reliability of our equipment. Our company culture promotes continuous learning and provides opportunities for professional growth.

This role is based in a machine shop environment, with work hours from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm, and potential for weekend work when needed. The position involves physical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. All machining and inspection work is performed in a climate‑controlled facility to ensure accuracy and reliability.

This is a permanent position based out of Las Vegas, NV.

The pay range for this position is $58 240.00 – $72 800.00 per year.

Benefits we offer (upon completion of probation period):
Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plan.

This is a fully onsite position in Las Vegas, NV.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.