Manual Machinist

Pay Rate: $34.25 per hour, with benefits

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM

Our client is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to join their team in Trenton, NJ.

This role involves precision machining, manual milling and turning, tooling, die maintenance, and fabrication of components to meet exact specifications.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating conventional machine tools, working with CNC machinery, reading blueprints, and machining precision parts.

• Set up and operate conventional machine tools, including manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses.
• Perform manual machining, turning, grinding, drilling, tapping, and finishing operations.
• Fabricate, repair, modify, and maintain tools, dies, jigs, gauges, and fixtures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Machine blocks and components to precise dimensions and tolerances.
• Use precision measurement instruments, including calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and dial indicators.
• Work with stamping and progressive dies, die cutting, and forming applications.
• Fit, assemble, adjust, and test tools and dies to ensure proper operation.
• Inspect finished components for dimensional accuracy, surface quality, defects, and conformity to specifications.
• Select appropriate metals and alloys based on strength, hardness, and heat-resistance requirements.
• Perform filing, polishing, shimming, and other finishing operations to ensure proper fit and function.
• Design and fabricate jigs, fixtures, templates, and other work aids as needed.
• Perform heat-treating operations when required.
• Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues and communicate recommended solutions.
• Enter and retrieve information using computerized maintenance systems.
• Document machining and maintenance activities, equipment issues, and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Assist with apprentice training and ongoing technical development as needed.

• Journeyman certification or at least 3 years of experience performing complex work as a Manual Machinist, Tool and Die Maker, or Machinist.
• Strong experience with manual lathes and conventional milling machines.
• Hands-on experience with grinding, drilling, tapping, and machining blocks and components.
• Experience with tooling, stamping, progressive dies, die cutting, and forming processes.
• Familiarity with CNC machinery is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement tools, machining tolerances, and dimensional inspection.
• Experience fabricating, repairing, modifying, and maintaining tools and dies.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean working environment.
• Ability to complete a required physical examination.

Pride Now is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella.

Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, Pride Now is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide.

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