Manual Machinist

Lonestar Fasteners; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LoneStar Fasteners in Spring, TX is seeking a Manual Machinist to operate manual machines and produce precision components according to process drawings. The role emphasizes setup, inspection, and adherence to quality standards.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of related manufacturing experience, be able to read blueprints, and flexibly work overtime as needed. Join a team with in-house machining and coating capabilities to support diverse customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, operating manual machines, manual lathes, and manual mills.
• Reads blueprint or job order for product and job specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, number of parts to be run, tooling instructions or other written specifications
• Ability to adjust to changes without compromising Quality or Performance
• Must be able to work a shift schedule and overtime as needed, including weekends

Responsibilities

• Sets up machine, observes operation, and inspects first run and sample work pieces to ensure machining conforms to specifications
• Reads blueprint or job order for product and job specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, number of parts to be run, tooling instructions or other written specifications
• Performs routine and preventative machine maintenance and inspections as required
• Accurately completes work order paperwork/documentation
• Assists other machine operators to set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work pieces
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the supervisor

Skills

Manual machining

Read & follow specs

Shift work & overtime

Quality standards

Education – GED/HS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Manual Machinist

LoneStar Fasteners Spring, Texas, United States

About this position

Manual Machinist

OUR COMPANY Founded in 1956 LoneStar Fasteners is a leading manufacturer and stocking distributor for all sizes of SAE, ASTM and ISO fasteners including bolts, double tap, tap end and all thread fasteners in a variety of grades, alloys and coatings. With extensive in-house machining capabilities, LoneStar Fasteners manufacture bespoke fasteners in a variety of standard and exotic materials specific to customer drawings and specifications. We also offer in-house plating and coating services for corrosion prevention; including zinc electroplating and Fluoropolymer coating systems. Combined, LoneStar Fasteners hold over 300 years of expertise in sales, manufacturing and coating experience, covering all aspects of the manufacturing and distribution of fasteners for the Energy, Power, OEM, Military, Aerospace, Engineering and Construction Industries.

OUR BENEFITS Our Benefits include: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and reliable team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS LoneStar Fasteners is looking for the right, qualified individuals to join our team! We have 1 immediate Manual Machinist position (full-time) open within the Production area for our 1st shift at our facility in Spring, TX! The Manual Machinist will sets up and operates manual machines to perform production machining operations where sequences, set-up methods, material and tooling are specified by process drawings, work orders and other documents in order produce high quality components to our customer's specifications.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety and Quality Assurance policies.
• Report injuries, accidents, near misses or unsafe conditions to a Supervisor or Manager immediately.
• Reads blueprint or job order for product and job specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, number of parts to be run, tooling instructions or other written specifications
• Sets up machine, observes operation, and inspects first run and sample work pieces to ensure machining conforms to specifications
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences
• Examines finished work pieces and verifies conformance to quality standards
• Records information such as number of work pieces processed, tested, machine readings and dates and times of product production
• Accurately completes work order paperwork/documentation
• Performs routine and preventative machine maintenance and inspections as required
• Assists other machine operators to set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work pieces.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the supervisor

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment, operating manual machines, manual lathes, and manual mills. Drilling and broaching experience preferred

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Associate's degree preferred.
• Able to read, understand, interpret and follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing specifications
• Ability to adjust to changes without compromising Quality or Performance
• Must be able to work a shift schedule and overtime as needed, including weekends

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand for the duration of scheduled shift
• Ability to manually load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, platforms up to weighing 50 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close, Distance, Peripheral, Depth, and Ability to adjust focus
• Manual dexterity using hands, fingers, and arms to push, pull, reach, grab, hold, lift, and hammer

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing environment with multi step process production runs on different machines. High value highly customized components and high precision manufacturing for critical service applications
• Noise Level: Moderate to High
• Temperature variable with season