Manual Lathe Machinist

Australia-Employment; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manual Lathe Machinist in Grand Island, NE to perform precision manual machining of pump components and small parts. The role includes training teammates on identification, assembly procedures, and quality expectations, with emphasis on inventory accuracy and process flow.

The position is on-site, permanent, and offers a strong benefits package including health, dental, life, disability insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manual machining experience, preferably in pump or industrial components.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand product structures.
• Experience training others and sharing technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machines to manufacture pump shafts and small parts to precise specifications.
• Inspect and verify workpieces using measuring instruments and blueprints.
• Train and mentor employees on component identification, assembly procedures, and quality expectations.
• Support inventory counts, part identification, and kit building for rebuilt pump assemblies.
• Oversee inventory location improvements to enhance efficiency and process flow.
• Maintain paper-based inventory tracking and documentation.
• Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to meet production demands.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Training others

Quality assurance

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Job description

Manual Lathe Machinist

$27 - $29 per hour | Grand Island, NE | On-site | Permanent

Manual Machinist Opportunity with Growing Industry Leader / $27-$29 an hour depending on Experience / Room for Growth and Great Benefits

A bit about us:

We have built precision‑engineered components—discharge heads, column pipe, flanges, and fittings—ensuring reliable water extraction, transport, and distribution.

Why join us?

Health, dental, life and disability insurance For employees and family members—all sponsored by Company.

401k, Dental, vision. Etc

Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY

We're seeking a highly experienced Machine Operator 4 to perform manual machining of small parts and shafts for vertical turbine pumps. In addition to precision machining, this role includes training employees in product identification and pump assembly knowledge, and providing critical support in inventory improvement. Approximately 30–40% of the role involves manual inventory assignments such as part identification, kit building, and inventory location improvement to support process flow.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and operate manual machine tools (lathes, mills, etc.) to manufacture pump shafts and small parts to precise specifications.
• Inspect and verify workpieces using measuring instruments and blueprints.
• Train and mentor employees on component recognition, assembly procedures, and quality expectations.
• Support manual cycle counts, part identification, and kit building for rebuilt pump assemblies.
• Oversee and recommend inventory location improvements to enhance efficiency and process flow.
• Maintain accurate paper‑based inventory tracking and documentation.
• Collaborate with the production and warehouse teams to ensure inventory and machining activities align with production demands.
• Support a positive work environment by becoming a champion for a good work culture.
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with company policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of manual machining experience, preferably in pump or industrial component manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of vertical turbine pump parts, fitment, and functions.
• Experience training others and sharing technical knowledge effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand product structures.
• Comfortable working with paper‑based inventory processes (non‑digital).
• Proactive mindset for continuous improvement and process optimization.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.