Manual Machinist (Lathe & Mill Operator)

Jacksonville, FL
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Overview

Industry

Industrial

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Branch Number

20921

Hourly Rate

$32-$40

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Job Description

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is currently seeking experienced Machinists to join a busy manufacturing and fabrication shop. This is a temp-to-hire position offering long-term potential for candidates who demonstrate strong attendance, performance, and reliability. The role requires hands-on experience operating a variety of machine tools, including lathes, knee mills, bore mills, and horizontal mills with capacities up to 100 inches in size/swing. Candidates must be safety-conscious, dependable, and willing to assist with other shop duties as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Set up and operate manual and/or conventional lathes, knee mills, bore mills, and horizontal mills
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
  • Perform precision machining operations while maintaining quality standards
  • Use measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances
  • Assist with general shop operations and support other departments as needed
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures

SCHEDULE: 

Candidates must be willing to work 10–12 hour shifts, up to 7 days per week

1st Shift:
  • Start Time: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
  • 10–12 hour shifts
  • Up to 7 days per week
Potential 2nd Shift (Coming Soon):
  • Start Time: 4:00 PM
  • 10–12 hour shifts
  • Up to 7 days per week

Responsibilities

  • Previous machinist experience required
  • Experience operating lathes, knee mills, bore mills, and horizontal mills preferred
  • Ability to accurately use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related equipment
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
  • Must be reliable, flexible, and willing to perform additional shop duties beyond primary machinist responsibilities

PPE & Tools Required

PPE: Hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves
Tools: Basic hand tools, measuring tools, and related machinist accessories

The hourly rate for this position is $32-$40/hour. This range is a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

In addition to monetary compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity. More information can be found by visiting flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates. Other compensations include referral bonuses opportunities. Learn more at https://skilled.peopleready.com/referral/.

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.