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

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) Benefits: Insurance Offered (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.) 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.