Manual Machinist - Plaquemine

FULL-TIME/LONG-TERM/EVALUATION HIRE

Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Pay $20-35/hr

Express Employment Professionals, a full-service staffing agency, is currently seeking a reliable and hard-working Manual Machinist for a local client in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will have experience in Manual Lathes, and Manual Mills. Assemble, arrange, maintain, and operate a variety of machines to fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments and equipment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES for Manual Machinist:

• Must have experience operating manual engine lathes and or mills.
• Sets up production machines following prints and specifications.
• Chooses, aligns, and securely attaches holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and other materials on machines.
• Applies knowledge of mathematics and instruments to calculate dimensions and tolerances.
• Identifies malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; adjusts controls of machine to correct errors.
• Inspects and measures completed production units to identify defects caused by machine setup.
• Starts or restarts equipment after power outages or interruptions.
• Complies with applicable safety regulations and best practices, including all OSHA regulations.
• Assists with training of new hires.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with tapering and threading.
• Ability to interpret and translate designs and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience required.

BENEFITS ONCE HIRED ON WITH THE COMPANY:

• $15,000 Life Insurance Policy.
• Uniforms - The company pays ½ of the weekly cost.
• Legal Shield Ins.
• Group Dental Insurance
• Group Vision Insurance
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account with $500.00 Employer Match
• Dependent Care Account

WAYS TO APPLY: (choose one)

• Via our website: www.expresspros.com/dtbatonrougela You must submit your application to the Downtown Baton Rouge office.
• Via our job app,
• By telephone: (225) 448-0130.

Express Employment Professionals has a variety of job opportunities available. We place individuals in fields such as light industrial, skilled trades, office services, and professional fields. Whether you are looking for part-time, full-time, contract, evaluation, or direct hire positions, our team can assist you. We place in the following areas: East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, and Livingston Parish. Please give us a call at (225) 448-0130 to learn how our team may be able to assist you with your employment needs.