Machinist

The Industrial Service Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Compressor Turbine Services in Houston, TX, is seeking a skilled Machinist to join the team. You will set up and operate manual lathes, mills, VTLs/Bullards, drill presses, grinders, and related equipment to produce components for rotating turbomachinery.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, performing shop calculations, maintaining tight tolerances, and documenting measurements. You must own manual machinist tools, with specialty tooling provided by the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in the turbomachinery industry.
• Own manual machinist tools.
• Specialty tooling will be provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, VTLs/Bullards, drill presses, grinders, and other equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, sketches, work scopes, and verbal instructions.
• Machine, modify, or fabricate new parts for rotating equipment components with close tolerances.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and document measurements.

Skills

Machinist skills

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Shop math

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Gauges

Job description

Description

Compressor Turbine Services is looking for a Machinist to join their team!

Machine Setup and Operation:

• Set up and operate manual lathes (horizontal and vertical), mills, VTLs/Bullards, drill presses, grinders, and other equipment.
• Perform operations such as: turning, boring, facing, threading, milling, drilling, reaming, tapping, grooving, slotting, and grinding.
• Select and install proper tooling, fixtures, attachments, and materials for each job.

Blueprint and Specification Interpretation:

• Read and interpret technical drawings, sketches, work scopes, and verbal instructions.
• Perform shop calculations for dimensions, tooling, feeds/speeds, and part geometry.

Precision Machining and Repair:

• Machine, modify, or fabricate new/replacement parts for rotating equipment components (e.g., shafts, sleeves, impellers, diaphragms, casings).
• Work to close tolerances (often +/- 0.0005") and high‑quality standards for balance, fit, and performance in high‑speed rotating applications.

Measurement and Inspection:

• Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, etc.) to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet specs.
• Document measurements, deviations, and quality records.

Maintenance and Shop Support:

• Perform basic preventive maintenance and cleaning on machines and tools.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make on‑the‑fly adjustments.
• Assist with disassembly, repair, and reassembly of equipment when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Additional Tasks:

• Layout and plan complex jobs.
• Handle rigging and material movement (forklifts, cranes).
• Work on custom/low‑volume or one‑off repair jobs rather than high‑production runs.

Requirements

• Experience in the turbomachinery industry
• Ability to work in an industrial environment and possess their own manual machinist tools.
• Specialty tooling will be provided by the company