Job Posting TitleManual MachinistJob DescriptionUniversal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. is looking for responsible, energetic new team members to support our manufacturing process.

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!Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., established in 1994, is headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, with manufacturing plants in Dunkirk, NY, Titusville, PA, and North Jackson, OH. Universal Stainless produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate, including stainless steel, tool steel, bearing steel, gear steel, and aircraft-quality low-alloy steels for use in a variety of industries. Universal is committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.

Enjoy Excellent Benefits for

You and Your FamilyHealth and Dental Insurance:

Coverage starting Day 1401(k)

Plan:

Company contribution of $1.20 per hour

Paid Time Off:

Paid holidays

Insurance:

Company-paid Life InsuranceProfit Sharing:

Available per company policyPrimary FunctionSet up, operate, and maintain traditional, non-computerized manual machinery (lathes, mills, grinders) to shape metal parts and transform complex blueprints into precision components through exact hand-eye coordination, shop mathematics, and accurate measuring tools.

Basic ResponsibilitiesEquipment Operation:

Safely set up and operate manual machine tools, including manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and surface grinders.

Blueprint Interpretation:

Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical schematics, and blueprints to determine dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations.

Precision Machining:

Select cutting tools and precisely calculate/adjust feeds, speeds, and depths of cut to shape raw materials into finished specialty steel components.

Quality Assurance:

Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators) to ensure strict adherence to exact quality specifications.

Routine Maintenance:

Perform preventive maintenance on manual machinery, including cleaning, lubricating, and making minor mechanical repairs or adjustments.

Safety & Workplace Standards:

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area following all company and industrial safety guidelines.

Position Details & SupervisionSupervision:

Works independently with minimal supervision; reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Work Environment:

Industrial manufacturing facility. Candidates must be comfortable working in environments that require appropriate PPE.

Qualifications & RequirementsEducation & Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Vocational/technical school training or a completed industry apprenticeship preferred.2 to 5+ years of hands-on manual machining experience in a machine shop or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Key Technical Skills & Capabilities:

Manual Lathe Proficiency:

Proven proficiency and hands-on experience operating a manual lathe.

Machining Expertise:

Extensive knowledge of machining techniques including turning, boring, threading, and facing.

Technical Skills:

Strong mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness, and proficiency in shop mathematics and geometry.

Quality & Detail:

Exceptional hand-eye coordination, high attention to detail, and expertise with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers).

•Relocation considered for the right candidate.