Manual Machinist

Bethyl Laboratories, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Counseling programs

Career path planning

Job summary

Cox Manufacturing in Texas is hiring a Machinist to set up and operate engine lathes and knee mills, reading blueprints to ensure precision parts. The role requires experience with micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools. You will contribute to process improvements and workflow efficiency.

We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits; the company emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement in a high-volume machining environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating engine lathes and knee mills.
• Able to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with micrometers, calipers, and indicators.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate engine lathes and knee mills to produce precision parts.
• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints and technical drawings to ensure part accuracy.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds to optimize machining operations.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, and other measuring instruments to maintain tight tolerances.
• Collaborate with the team to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Machining operations

Team collaboration

Tools

Engine lathes

Knee mills

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Full-Time | Mon - Fri | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM | $22 - $32 per hour

About Cox Manufacturing

Cox Manufacturing is a family owned and operated organization. Our purpose is to love God, love people, and advance American Manufacturing. We provide high volume, precision-machined parts from bar stock. As one of the largest turning shops in the nation, we are growing with patented technology and apprenticeship opportunities. Our core values — Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Perseverance, and Excellence — drive everything we do. If you're looking for meaningful work at a company that values purpose, we invite you to join our team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Setup and operate engine lathes and knee mills to produce precision parts.
• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints and technical drawings to ensure part accuracy.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds to optimize machining operations.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, and other measuring instruments to maintain tight tolerances.
• Collaborate with the team to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.

Job Qualifications:

• Some hands-on experience operating engine lathes and knee mills.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Skilled in the use of precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, indicators).
• Experience with surface grinders is a bonus.

Your pay is determined based on your skills, experience, and market data for this position. The pay range for this role is listed above. Our employees enjoy benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 50% company match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Counseling programs
• Career path planning and continuing education

Export Control Notice & Equal Opportunity Employer

We require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, only U.S. persons (U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents) will be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.