Lead Machinist

Performance Power Systems; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Performance Power Systems in Savannah, GA invites an experienced machinist to lead a brand-new Heavy Diesel Engine Machining Division. You will work on manual processes for blocks, heads, cams, and related components, with a focus on precision hand-fitting and engine-specific work.

The role requires 5+ years of manual machining experience and hands-on diesel engine expertise, including cylinder boring and honing. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manual machining experience.
• Hands-on with diesel or automotive engine components - blocks, heads, cranks, cams, valve guides/seats.
• Comfortable with cylinder boring, honing, line boring/honing, and block decking.

Responsibilities

• Machine engine blocks, cylinder heads, connecting rods, camshafts, flywheels, valve guides, and valve seats using manual methods and precision hand-fitting.
• Perform manual cylinder boring, honing, block decking, line boring, and line honing.
• Operate manual machine tools and Rottler machining equipment (manual-style setup and operation, not CNC programming).
• Use micrometers, dial bore gauges, dial indicators and precision measuring equipment.
• Read OEM specifications and engineering drawings.
• Assist with equipment installation and commissioning.
• Help develop shop procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain inspection and machining documentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized shop.

Skills

Manual machining

Diesel engine components

Cylinder boring

Honing

Tools

Rottler equipment

Sunnen equipment

Serdi equipment

Kwik-Way equipment

Job description

Help Us Build Something New! All New Heavy Diesel Engine Machine Shop, Savannah, GA, Performance Power Systems (30+ year Authorized Caterpillar Marine Dealer) is opening a brand-new Heavy Diesel Engine Machining Division in Savannah, built around new Rottler equipment — and we're looking for the machinist who wants to lead it.

About the Role

This is a manual machining role for someone with real engine experience — not CNC production work and not general tool & die. If your background is blocks, heads, cranks, and cams — not fixtures and job-shop parts — this is built for you.

Responsibilities

• Machine engine blocks, cylinder heads, connecting rods, camshafts, flywheels, valve guides, and valve seats using manual methods and precision hand-fitting
• Perform manual cylinder boring, honing, block decking, line boring, and line honing
• Operate manual machine tools and Rottler machining equipment (manual-style setup and operation, not CNC programming)
• Use micrometers, dial bore gauges, dial indicators and precision measuring equipment.
• Read OEM specifications and engineering drawings.
• Assist with equipment installation and commissioning.
• Help develop shop procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain inspection and machining documentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized shop.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manual machining experience
• Hands-on with diesel or automotive engine components - blocks, heads, cranks, cams, valve guides/seats
• Comfortable with cylinder boring, honing, line boring/honing, and block decking
• Bonus points for Rottler, Sunnen, Serdi, or Kwik-Way time, and Cat/Cummins/Detroit/MTU/Volvo Penta experience

Required Skills

• Manual machining experience
• Experience with diesel or automotive engine components
• Comfort with cylinder boring and honing

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Rottler, Sunnen, Serdi, or Kwik-Way
• Experience with Cat/Cummins/Detroit/MTU/Volvo Penta

Pay range and compensation package

Relocation assistance is available for the right person.

Equal Opportunity State

We're not looking for someone to just run a machine. We're looking for a craftsman and a leader.