**Manual Machinist – Lockport, IL | $35.00/hr | Precision Machining**

**Position Summary**

We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join our precision machining team. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience operating manual lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, and vertical turning lathes (VTLs). This role requires strong technical ability, blueprint reading skills, and a commitment to producing accurate, high‑quality parts.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Manual Machine Operation — Set up and operate manual machine tools including engine lathes, VTLs, mills, drill presses, and surface grinders.
+ Blueprint Interpretation — Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to ensure accurate machining.
+ Precision Machining — Machine parts to tight tolerances using proper speeds, feeds, and tooling.
+ Quality Inspection — Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision instruments.
+ Machi...