Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. has been a trusted name since 1972, known for our unwavering commitment to excellence. As a family and women-owned business, we serve over 16,000 customers worldwide through 30+ facilities. Our dedication to quality fosters strong partnerships with customers and suppliers. While fasteners are our foundation, we also provide construction products, industrial supplies, safety items, and more. With over 50 years of experience, we continue to strive to be first choice for our employees, first choice for our customers, and first choice for our suppliers.

Precision at its finest—join our team as a Tool & Die expert and help shape the future of manufacturing!

Manual Machinist / Tool & Die Machinist

$35–$42 per hour | Monday–Friday

Looking for a career where your machining skills are valued?

Copper State Bolt & Nut is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist / Tool & Die Machinist to join our growing manufacturing team. If you have experience with manual lathes and mills and enjoy precision machining, we'd like to hear from you.

Tool & Die experience is preferred, but we are willing to train an experienced Manual Machinist who is eager to expand their skills.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate conventional manual lathes, mills, surface grinders, and other tool room equipment.
• Manufacture prototype and low-volume precision parts from blueprints and sketches.
• Maintain tight tolerances of ±.001" while producing high-quality components.
• Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, comparators, and other precision measuring tools.
• Repair, modify, and fabricate tooling to support manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to solve machining challenges.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) experience is a plus but not required.

What We're Looking For

• Experience operating manual lathes and mills.
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining practices and precision measurement.
• Experience holding close tolerances (±.001").
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Tool & Die experience is preferred, but experienced manual machinists who want to learn are encouraged to apply.

Why Copper State?

• Competitive pay: $35–$42/hour, based on experienceWweekends off.
• Opportunity to learn Tool & Die from experienced professionals.
• Stable, long-established manufacturing company.
• Variety of work producing custom tooling and prototype parts—not repetitive production machining.
• Supportive team environment focused on quality and craftsmanship.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Virtual visits/telehealth
• Wellness rewards program
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional employee perks program

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol screening.