Manual Machinist
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
The Manual Machinist is responsible for the basic machine operation of manually controlled machine equipment to perform precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment, under minimal supervision.
Required Skills
Job Description
About the role:
The Manual Machinist is responsible for the basic machine operation of manually controlled machine equipment to perform precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment, under minimal supervision.
Manual Machinist Responsibilities:
Reviews work orders, drawings, engineering plans, materials, specifications, locations of surfaces, and manual machining parameters to create parts
Must interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites
Verifies conformance of finished workpiece and inspects to specifications
Sets and adjust speeds, feeds and depth of cut to machine parts to specifications set forth in blueprints, drawings, and quality plans
Maintain work station to 5S standards and perform work to AMT safety standards
Education / Experience:
• 2-5 years of experience in machine tool operation.
• Training in basic shop and measurement math, including linear measurement, metrics, and beginning algebra
Knowledge of:
Cutting tool feeds, speeds, and tool life for hard turning and milling
Machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance
Machine tool accuracies, fixture offsets, and tool offsets
Mill operations including clamping, tools and holders, speeds and feeds, cutting depths/width along a direction
Skilled in:
Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to:
Read and understand industrial prints and drawings
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
Quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
Pay:
Competitive pay based on experience
Eligible for Overtime
Opportunity for a one-time retention bonus after a set number of completed regular work hours
Benefits:
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life and Disability: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long Term Disability
401K Retirement Plan (3% company match)
About us: A Silicon Valley leader in manufacturing and assemblies, Calmax Technology, Inc. manufactures precision machined parts and provides turnkey assembly to Fortune 500 customers across technology, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and medical industries. We are based in Santa Clara, CA with locations in Tualatin, OR. Calmax is ISO – 9001 certified.
Additional Information: Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions about the position, job listing, or application process.