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Manual Machinist II
Location: Houston, TX
We are seeking an experienced Manual Machinist II with strong hands-on experience operating manual lathes, mills, grinders, and drilling equipment. This role focuses on precision machining, repair work, custom fabrication, and component modification in a job shop or industrial environment.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate manual machine tools including lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses.
- Perform turning, milling, boring, drilling, threading, and grinding to close tolerances.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and GD&T requirements.
- Select tooling, fixtures, and machining methods for custom and repair work.
- Calculate speeds, feeds, depths of cut, and setup parameters.
- Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues.
- Repair, modify, and fabricate mechanical components.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of manual machining experience.
- Strong proficiency with manual lathes and milling machines.
- Ability to hold tight tolerances and perform precision inspections.
- Experience with custom fabrication, repair machining, and blueprint reading.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- CNC setup or operation experience is a plus but not required.
Preferred:
- Experience repairing gearboxes, pumps, motors, or rotating equipment.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
Salary : $26