Manual Machinist

At McElroy, we take pride in building the precision components that power our world-class fusion and fintube machines. As a Manual Machinist, you’ll work hands-on with metal parts using tools like the Bridgeport Manual Mill, lathes, and other precision equipment — crafting each piece with care and accuracy.

If you enjoy problem-solving, craftsmanship, and working in a clean, climate-controlled environment, this is your opportunity to join a company that values skill, dedication, and attention to detail.

This opening is for 2nd shift. The hours are Mon - Thurs 4:30pm - 3am. All 2nd shift employees receive 11.5% shift premium on all hours worked.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate manual mills and lathes, including Bridgeport Manual Mills
• Perform your own setups and create custom workholding for unique parts
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to meet exact specifications
• Use micrometers, calipers, and gauges to check dimensions and accuracy
• Machine high-mix, low-volume parts with precision and care
• Inspect your own work to ensure top-quality results
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining challenges as they arise
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace following all safety and 5S standards

What You Bring

• Proven experience in manual machining (mills and lathes required)
• Strong measuring and inspection skills
• Ability to read blueprints, understand tolerances, and plan machining steps
• Comfort working independently on one-of-a-kind or small-batch parts
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and move throughout most of your shift
• Capability to lift and move parts up to 50 pounds, using lifting devices when possible

Safety-Sensitive Designation:

• Jobs which involve one or more tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others are considered safety-sensitive. This position is safety-sensitive because, in addition to the essential functions, it also involves performing one or more of the following essential tasks or duties:
• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous material
• The operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery or power tools
• Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage
• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including, but not limited to, electric, gas, and water utilities, power generation or distribution.
• The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component.