Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join a well-established industrial repair and manufacturing shop in Portland. This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of manual machining equipment, including large vertical boring mills, to produce and repair precision components used in critical industries.

About the Role:

As a Manual Machinist, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining manual machine tools to repair and manufacture large-scale industrial parts. The work involves precision machining for industries such as wind energy, hydroelectric power, pulp & paper, marine, steel, and other heavy industrial sectors. This is a manual machining position —not CNC—designed for a machinist who enjoys working on diverse, challenging projects.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate large vertical boring mills and other manual shop equipment
• Perform precision machining, repair, and fabrication of industrial components
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Inspect finished parts to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a manual machinist (experience with large workpieces a plus)
• Strong understanding of machining processes, speeds, and feeds
• Ability to work from technical drawings and specifications
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Reliability, teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills

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