Manual Machinist

Ruhrpumpen Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Houston is seeking an experienced Machinist to operate and set up various manual machines including lathes and mills. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and relevant certifications. This role involves precise machining, fabrication of parts, and collaboration with mechanics while adhering to safety and quality standards. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of machining experience required.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Thorough knowledge of mills, lathes, and manual machine operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, and boring mills.
• Read technical instructions and blueprints for repair/fabrication.
• Coordinate with Shop Supervisor to plan and complete assignments.

Skills

Machining

Fabricating parts

Reading blueprints

Quality control

Safety practices

Strong math skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Machinist Certification

Millwright Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Summary

Must have experience with large Horizontal Boring Mill (Giddings & Lewis). Set up and operate all manual lathes, mills, boring mills, vertical lathes, drill press and surface grinder. Perform all operations necessary to produce parts to exact tolerances for products or equipment. Check work for conformity to specifications. use of precision measuring equipment. Must be able to read complex drawings. Employee will work with mechanics as required..

Responsibilities and Duties

• Read technical instructions, blueprints, and sketches for the repair / fabrication of parts and or machinery.
• Install or repair machinery, equipment and parts
• Adjust and align moving parts
• Replace defective parts of machinery as needed.
• Fabricate parts using lathes, mills, ect as needed
• Coordinate with Shop Supervisor to plan and complete general assignment

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Machinist Certification or Millwright Apprenticeship.
• Machining5+ years

Knowledge

Must be able to read and write English. Must have thorough knowledge in the preparation of and use of mills, lathes and manual machines. Must be capable of machining and fabricating parts per blueprints, BOM, and sketches. Must be able to hold to tight tolerances per print specifications. Able to read and interpret blueprints. Must be knowledgeable in assembling parts, machining, quality control and safety. Thorough understanding of all company safety and environmental practices. Strong quality focus. Strong team player. Must be reliable, dependable, able to work overtime as required and work under minimal supervision. Requires strong math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, algebra. Must be able to read various mic’s to hold to tolerances as required., and to interact with Front Offices

Competencies

Works Safely

Quality

Sense of Urgency

Results Driven

Team Player

Physical Requirements

Prolonged Standing

Walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, twisting

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Good Hand/Eye Coordination

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES

VEVRAA Federal Contractor/EEO/AAP