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Manual Machinist

Puma Staffing
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026

Position Summary

Puma Staffing is looking for a Manual Machinist to operate various manual machining tools and equipment to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Observe all Safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection).
  • Record all data necessary to produce expected service and/or design results, including sizing’s and illustrations.
  • Use measuring devices and techniques correctly to assure proper sizing’s.
  • Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes (e.g., horizontal and vertical mills and horizontal boring mills).
  • Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) and spray welding techniques as needed.
  • Understand materials and applications as required.
  • Perform various welding operations, including setup and use of MIG, TIG, torch and stick welders.
  • Set up and perform tool-post grinding operations (e.g., precision surface facing), broaching procedures, and Babbitt bearing work.
  • Use various hand-held and stationary power and non-power tolls, including but not limited to band saws, belt sanders, hand grinders, files, etc.
  • Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and/or to observe safety precautions.
  • Assist other machinist in department with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor and shop manager.
  • Assist other shop departments with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor and shop manager.
  • Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

  •  High School diploma, plus trade school, vocational/technical school, military, or on-the-job training and/or certifications.
 Laser alignment and field balancing ability preferred, but not required.

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