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**Job Overview:**We are seeking a skilled and reliable **General Machinist** with at least 10 years of hands-on experience operating **manual lathes, milling machines, and presses**, along with working knowledge of **mechanical assembly or repair**. The ideal candidate will have strong blueprint-reading skills and be able to take a part from concept to completion with minimal supervision. This is a key role in a busy custom metal fabrication shop handling both production and one-off jobs. **Key Responsibilities:** * **Operate manual lathes** to machine components to precise tolerances * **Run vertical and horizontal milling machines** for drilling, facing, slotting, and shaping * Use **hydraulic and mechanical presses** for forming, punching, or assembly tasks * Read and interpret **engineering drawings, blueprints, and mechanical schematics** * Perform **mechanical work** including assembly, fitting, repairs, and troubleshooting * Measure and inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges * Maintain machines, tools, and workspace in proper working condition * Work independently and communicate clearly with team members * Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a clean, efficient shop environment **Requirements:** * **10+ years** of experience as a general machinist in a machine or fabrication shop * Proficiency operating **manual lathes, mills, and presses** * Ability to read and interpret **complex blueprints and part drawings** * Strong **mechanical aptitude** for hands-on assembly, repair, or alignment work * Familiarity with different materials: steel, stainless, aluminum, etc. * Capable of lifting heavy materials and standing for extended periods * Detail-oriented, dependable, and safety-conscious **Assets (Nice to Have):** * CNC programming * Experience with welding, fabrication, or layout * Forklift and overhead crane certification * Experience with shafts, bushings, keyways, housings, or rotating equipment * Ability to work in a fast-paced, low-volume/high-customization environment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Additional pay: * Overtime pay Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Flexible schedule * On-site parking Schedule: * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Night shift Experience: * Machining: 10 years (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 2025-07-07