Manual Lathe Machinist

Rod and Tubing Services LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rod and Tubing Services LLC seeks a Manual Lathe Machinist to set up and operate manual lathes for tubular components. The role focuses on API 8rd threading, reading blueprints, and ensuring parts meet strict dimensions and tolerances.

You will use precision tools to inspect parts, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while following all safety policies. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring attention to detail and strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in set-up and operation of manual lathe for threading API 8rd tubulars.
• Ability to read blueprints and machining specifications.
• Strong safety awareness and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes to machine parts and tubular products per specifications.
• Perform threading operations, API 8rd, maintaining required dimensions and tolerances.
• Select, install, and adjust cutting tools and tooling.
• Use calipers, micrometers, thread gauges to inspect work and verify dimensions.
• Read blueprints and machining drawings; monitor and adjust machine operation.
• Inspect finished parts and identify defects; troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Mathematics

Teamwork Orientation

Thoroughness

Time Management

Technical Capacity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manual Lathe

Cutting Tools

Measuring Tools

Job description

Description

Summary/Objective

The Manual Lathe Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating manual lathes to machine metal components and tubular products to specified dimensions and tolerances. The position primarily performs threading operations on API 8rd tubulars and uses blueprints, work instructions, measuring tools, and precision equipment to ensure parts meet quality and production requirements. The machinist is responsible for maintaining safe work practices, monitoring machine operation, identifying issues, and maintaining an organized work area.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Set up and operate manual lathes to machine parts and tubular products according to specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and production requirements.
• Perform threading operations, primarily API 8rd threading, while maintaining required dimensions, tolerances, and thread specifications.
• Select, install, and adjust cutting tools, inserts, and other machine tooling as needed.
• Use calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and other precision measuring instruments to inspect work and verify dimensions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements, and machining specifications.
• Monitor machine operation and make necessary adjustments to maintain product quality and production requirements.
• Inspect finished products for dimensional accuracy and quality and identify defects or machining issues.
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and machining issues and perform basic equipment maintenance as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Inspect and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and participate in required safety and PPE training.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work practices, including the right and responsibility to stop work when a safety concern exists.
• Communicate production, quality, equipment, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required by business needs.

Competencies

• Mathematics.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.
• Technical Capacity.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, metal particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, lubricants and cutting fluids, heat, cold, rain, wind, and other industrial conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Appropriate PPE is required as directed by company policy and safety requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to portion, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Work Schedule

This is a full-time position, and the days of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends and/or holidays may be scheduled. Employee may be scheduled to work overtime and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in set-up and operation of Manual Lathe primarily for the threading of API 8rd tubulars.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.