Manual Machinist

United Industries, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

United Industries, Inc. in Texas is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to operate lathes and mills, fabricate precision metal parts, and read blueprints.

You will set up machines, adjust speeds and feeds, inspect parts with micrometers and dial indicators, and maintain a clean, safe shop. This role requires teamwork, safety focus, and the ability to document results as part of quality processes. Commitment to efficiency and continuous improvement is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual machine tools such as lathes and mills.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to perform setups and adjustments to ensure part alignment.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes, milling machines, and grinders to fabricate metal parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and job specifications.
• Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for each job.
• Monitor machine operations and listen for irregular sounds to diagnose malfunctions.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Adjust cutting speeds and feeds to optimize performance and reduce vibration.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using micrometers and dial indicators.
• Load and unload material and align material to specs.
• Ensure all parts conform to engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Work closely with production supervisors and quality teams to improve efficiency, cost, and safety.
• Handle special projects as assigned.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment.

Skills

Read blueprints

Dimensional inspection

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Calipers

Job description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operating horizontal lathes and mills to produce Precision parts according to specifications.
• Compression Knowledge. Conducting dimensional inspections and documenting results. Monitoring machine functionality and ensuring proper operation. Maintaining a clean work area and adhering to safety protocols. Reading and interpreting blueprints. Performing setups and adjustments to ensure part alignment. Manual adjustments through grinding or drilling. Inspecting work for conformity to specifications using precision measuring instruments. Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Safety-focused Service-oriented. Business-focused Self-starter Dependable Strong teamwork skills. Results-oriented Sense of urgency

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, and grinders to fabricate metal parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and job specifications.
• Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for each job.
• Monitor machine operations and listen for irregular sounds to diagnose malfunctions.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Adjust cutting speeds and feeds to optimize performance and reduce vibration.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using precision instruments such as micrometers and dial indicators.
• Load and unload material and align material to specs
• Ensure all parts conform to engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Work closely with production Supervisors and quality teams to improve efficiency, cost, and safety.
• Handle special projects as assigned.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support other team members and perform additional duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move heavy objects. The employee may be required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The Manual Machinist will be capable of working well as a part of a team. With demonstrable understanding of machinery, cutter lifetimes, and material parameters, capable of operating lathes and or mills as well as loading and unloading from work holding. Must be able to stand 8 hours a day and lift 50 lbs un-assisted as well as adhering to strict process documentation and quality documentation.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position is considered a safety sensitive position. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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