BlueWorx Staffing

Manual Machinist (Mill & Lathe)
Machining
TulsaOklahoma Contract To Hire Jun 10, 2026

Manual Machinist | BlueWorx

Location: Tulsa, OK
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 2nd Shift
Pay: $21-30/hr, DOE

BlueWorx is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to support precision manufacturing operations in Tulsa. This role is ideal for machinists who enjoy hands-on work, problem solving, and producing high-quality parts using manual equipment.

If you take pride in craftsmanship, precision machining, and working with complex parts, this opportunity offers a chance to work in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment.


What You’ll Do

  • Set up and operate manual mills and lathes, including Bridgeport Manual Mills

  • Perform your own machine setups and create custom workholding for unique parts

  • Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

  • Use micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances

  • Machine high-mix, low-volume parts with precision

  • Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met

  • Troubleshoot machining challenges and adjust setups as needed

  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace while following safety and 5S standards

What You Bring

  • Proven experience with manual machining (mills and lathes required)

  • Strong measuring and inspection skills

  • Ability to read blueprints and understand machining tolerances

  • Ability to plan machining steps and setups independently

  • Experience producing one-off or small-batch parts

  • Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout most of the shift

  • Ability to lift and move parts up to 50 lbs (lifting devices used when possible)

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