Experienced Manual Machinist for Downhole Tooling

Workover Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Workover Solutions in Imperial, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to set up and operate manual machine tools to manufacture and repair downhole tool components. You will read engineering drawings, determine machining sequences, and inspect parts with precision, maintaining traceability and safe production. This on-site role requires independent work, meticulous documentation, and adherence to ISO/API quality systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Practical experience setting up and operating manual engine lathes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow work instructions.
• Experience machining oilfield, workover, or downhole tool components preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO/API quality systems and traceability documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual engine lathes and related shop equipment.
• Machine, repair, and rework downhole tool components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, surface finish requirements, and work orders.
• Determine machining sequences and select tools, speeds, and feeds based on material and setup conditions.
• Perform turning, facing, boring, drilling, reaming, grooving, parting, taper turning, and manual milling operations.
• Cut and inspect internal and external threads, including single‑point threads.
• Mount, align, and securely hold workpieces, fixtures, and cutting tools.
• Measure and inspect work using micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, depth micrometers, thread gauges.
• Verify critical dimensions during machining and adjust as needed to maintain specs.
• Support make‑up, break‑down, inspection, and repair of downhole tools as required.
• Complete work orders, travelers, inspection records, and material‑traceability documentation accurately and on time.
• Monitor machine condition and report abnormal operation or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain machines, tooling, and workspace in a clean and serviceable condition.

Skills

Manual machining

Independent work

Dimensional accuracy

Documentation quality

Tool wear awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Engine lathes

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Indicators

Thread gauges

Job description

Workover Solutions in Imperial, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to set up and operate manual machine tools to manufacture and repair downhole tool components. You will read engineering drawings, determine machining sequences, and inspect parts with precision, maintaining traceability and safe production. This on-site role requires independent work, meticulous documentation, and adherence to ISO/API quality systems.