Manual Machinist

Location: Humble, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Manual Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating manual machining equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair precision parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate manual machining equipment including lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and related machinery.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, customer orders, work instructions, and technical specifications..
• Perform machining operations such as turning, milling, drilling, boring, threading, and deburring.
• Use precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and other test and measurement equipment to verify product conformance.
• Inspect parts throughout the manufacturing process to verify compliance with specifications.
• Identify machining issues, equipment malfunctions, or dimensional discrepancies and make necessary adjustments to maintain product quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of machining experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Strong experience with manual lathes and manual milling machines required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) preferred.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring tools and inspection equipment.