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Manpower
Machine Operator (Machinist)
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What they do
A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
$55,485 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Machinist Fresno, CA Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire Starting at $18.00/hour and up DOE If you've ever applied to a machinist job only to discover they really wanted a production worker with a fancy title, this isn't that job. Manpower is hiring an experienced Machinist for a growing Fresno manufacturer. The most important requirement is simple:
YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3+ YEARS OF HANDS-ON LATHE AND MILL EXPERIENCE.
Not machine operation in general. Not assembly. Not production line experience. We're specifically looking for machinists who have worked with both lathes and mills and can confidently operate machining equipment, read measurements, inspect parts, and maintain tight tolerances. In this role, you'll use lathes, mills, calipers, micrometers, and precision measuring tools to produce quality parts that meet exact specifications. You'll read and interpret measurements in inches and micro-inches, perform basic math calculations, inspect finished products, and work closely with the manufacturing team to meet production goals.The ideal candidate has:
- 3+ years of machinist experience
- 3+ years operating lathes
- 3+ years operating mills
- Experience using calipers and micrometers
- Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and measurements
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment One of the best parts of this opportunity is the schedule.