Manual Support Machinist

**Location:** Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America **Job ID:** R0142317 **Date Posted:** 2026-09-02 **Company Name:** WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC **Profession (Job Category):** Production & Skilled Trades **Job Schedule:**  Full time **Remote:** No **Job Description:** **The Opportunity:**  **JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company**, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as **Machinist**. **Why Join Us?** * Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave * Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects * A collaborative, engineering-driven environment * Career growth and skill development opportunities * A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter   **Location Type:** _The position is onsite in Nashville, TN._ **Role Overview:** Bring precision, craftsmanship, and experience to life as a **Machinist** with JR Automation in **Nashville, TN**. In this hands‑on role, you’ll play a critical part in building **custom automation solutions**, working primarily with **manual machining** alongside CNC operations. This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in quality, accuracy, and problem‑solving to make a real impact in an engineering‑driven, collaborative environment where no two projects are the same. **How You’ll Make an Impact:** * This role consists of approximately 80% manual machining and 20% CNC work * Perform manual machining operations with a high degree of accuracy * Program conversational controllers; familiarity with Acu-Rite MILLPWR G2 and EZTRACK * Interpret and manipulate 2D CAD files and import DXF files for machining processes * Collaborate with internal teams to confirm critical fixture setups, including orientation and dimensions * Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to safety standards * Demonstrated experience as a Manual Machinist, with exposure to CNC machining * Strong understanding of machining principles and precision measurement tools * Knowledge of CMM and GD&T preferred * Ability to inspect and confirm critical dimensions independently * Clearly communicate potential quality issues to management **Note:** This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.    **What You’ll Bring:**  * 5+ years of prior machining experience * High school diploma or equivalent; vocational school preferred * Journeyman machinist preferred **Company Overview:**  At **JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company**, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow. Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators. _**Fueled by Possible.**_ **_Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities_** **If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.**