A manual machinist operates non-automated machine tools—such as manual lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders—to fabricate, modify, or repair precision metal . Core Manual Machinist Responsibilities
- Interpret Blueprints: Read engineering drawings, sketches, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
- Calculate Dimensions: Use shop mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry to determine cutting angles and material allowances.
- Machine Parts: Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, drill presses, and surface grinders.
- Measure Accurately: Inspect finished work using manual tools like micrometers, dial indicators, vernier calipers, and thread gauges.
- Select Tooling: Choose the correct cutting speeds, feed rates, and high-speed steel (HSS) or carbide tools for each material type.
- Custom Fabrication: Create one-off custom parts, prototypes, or repair obsolete components without existing computer programs.
Specific Qualifications & Traits
- Experience: Typically requires 1–3+ years of hands-on manual machining experience.
- Spatial Reasoning: Strong ability to visualize three-dimensional parts from flat paper drawings.
- Tactile Skill: High level of manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and physical feel for machine resistance.
- Problem-Solving: Expertise in reverse-engineering broken or worn parts brought in for repair.
Pay: ₹9,117.32 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
