Toolmaker/Manual Machinist
McKeesport
Toolmaker/Manual Machinist
Full Time • McKeesport
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunity for advancement
About the Role:
Compacting Tooling Inc is looking for a skilled Toolmaker/Manual Machinist to join our team in McKeesport, PA. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with precision tooling and machining in a specialized manufacturing environment. If you take pride in craftsmanship and thrive in a shop setting, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate manual machine tools including lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses
- Fabricate, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, fixtures, and gauges to tight tolerances
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications
- Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers
- Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend design or process improvements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with shop standards
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet manufacturing requirements
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Toolmaker, Manual Machinist, or similar role in a precision manufacturing environment
- Proficiency operating manual lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and related equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings
- Strong knowledge of metals, cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining techniques
- Experience with precision measurement tools and quality inspection methods
- Journeyman Toolmaker certification or equivalent apprenticeship training preferred
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to tight tolerances and high-quality workmanship
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced shop environment
About Us:
Compacting Tooling Inc has built a strong reputation in the McKeesport, PA area as a trusted manufacturer of precision compacting tooling and machined components. Our customers rely on us for exceptional quality and consistency, and our employees enjoy a stable, skilled-trade environment where craftsmanship is truly valued. We are proud to support a team of dedicated professionals who take ownership of their work and help drive our continued success.
Compensation: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
With decades of expertise in the precision machining and development of tooling for the powder metallurgy and plastic industry.
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