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Job Title: Heavy Industrial Manual Machinist (1st & 2nd Shift)

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina

Duration: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire

Shifts Available: 1st & 2nd Shift

Pay Rate: $25 – $35/hr. (Based on Experience)


Position Overview:


Qualdoc is hiring experienced Manual Machinists to join our team full-time. If you're skilled in precision machining and looking for a challenging, rewarding opportunity, this is the shop for you! In this role, you’ll be responsible for setting up and operating manual machines to produce high-quality components with accuracy and efficiency. You should be proficient in fabrication, repair, and maintenance of machinery and machine parts.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of manual machine tools to produce precision parts.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate machining.
  • Machine metal parts to exact specifications.
  • Properly and safely set up, align, secure, and remove fixtures, cutting tools, and materials from machines.
  • Recognize and correctly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling.
  • Select and use the appropriate tools for each task.
  • Utilize lifting aids as needed for material handling.
  • Use gauges and precision measuring instruments to maintain tight tolerances.
  • Perform daily maintenance and cleaning on equipment.
  • Ensure workplace safety and cleanliness by following company procedures and regulations.
  • Work overtime when necessary, including evenings and weekends.
  • Communicate with team members and supervisors to coordinate workflow.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Preferred Machining Skills:
  • Experience operating Heavy Duty Horizontal Lathes, Milling Machines, Horizontal Boring Mills, Vertical Turning Lathes, Planers, Grinders, Drill Presses, Hydraulic Presses, Band Saws, and Portable Tools.
  • Knowledge of turning, drilling, tapping, boring, honing, and polishing.
  • Large-part machining experience preferred (e.g., ship propeller shafts, steering gear).
  • In-place machining experience is a plus.
  • Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.


Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 3–10 years of manual machining experience preferred.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with an interest in engineering and machining systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.).
  • Solid math skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.


Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 3 to 10 years of related experience preferred.
  • Ability to communicate and understand job instructions verbally and in writing in English.
  • Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner.
  • Strong interest in engineering and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to use precision measuring tools.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. as needed.
  • Frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and climbing ladders.
  • Ability to move products using an overhead crane.
  • Good vision is required, including close, distance, color, and depth perception.
  • Some computer work is required for job tracking and documentation.


Work Environment
  • Moderate to high noise levels due to machinery operations.
  • Shop environment with safety protocols in place.


Pre-employment drug test and background check required.


If you're an experienced Manual Machinist looking for a long-term, stable opportunity, apply today!

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