Manual Machinist - 2nd Shift

EthosEnergy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

401(k)

Parental Leave

Time Off & Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Development

Job summary

EthosEnergy in Houston, TX is seeking a 2nd Shift Manual Machinist I to machine, assemble, and prepare steam and gas turbine components for testing and evaluation. This hands-on role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have 15+ years of machining experience and 10+ years working with rotors, with a high school diploma. The position emphasizes precision, safety, and adherence to quality standards while operating mills, lathes,

Qualifications

• 15+ years in machining.
• 10+ years in machining rotors.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Record data on forms documenting erecting results and clearances.
• Determine extent of damage and report on returned units.
• Remove burrs and sharp edges; mark, identify, preserve and protect parts.
• Set up and operate mill, lathe, and surface grinder with minimal supervision.
• Travel to customer sites and EthosEnergy facilities as needed.
• Adhere to EthosEnergy Safety, Quality and production standards daily.

Skills

Machining

Blueprints

Horizontal Lathe

Milling

Rigging

Quality Control

Safety

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Gauging tools

Troubleshooting

One-off repairs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scissor Lift

Crane

Forklift

Vertical Lathe

Surface Grinder

Knee Mill

Job description

EthosEnergy is seeking a 2nd Shift Manual Machinist I to join our team in Houston, TX. In this hands‑on role, you will machine, assemble, and prepare steam and gas turbine components for engineering testing and evaluation. You will build steam and compressor units, perform precision machining operations, and support product development and testing activities with minimal supervision. This position offers the opportunity to work on critical rotating equipment while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates must have 15+ years of experience in machining and 10 + years of experience in machining rotors.

Job Responsibilities

• Record data on prepared forms to document erecting results, clearances, etc. as required.
• Determine extent of damage and make reports on customer returned units.
• Remove burrs and sharp edges, mark, identify, preserve and protect parts as directed.
• Detect and correct errors such as improper fits, alignment, clearances and similar mechanical errors, or cause to have corrected.
• Consistently produce work of proper quality and of properly required quality.
• Setup and operate mill, lathe, and surface grinder with minimum supervision.
• Be able to perform complex rigging with minimum supervision.
• May be required to learn and perform basic blading fundamentals.
• May be required to fulfill temporary assignments outside of home department including customer work sites.
• Has a positive attitude toward safety; cleanliness, neatness, quality and quantity of work as well as respect for the comfort and safety of others.
• Travel to customer sites and other EthosEnergy facilities to support as needed.
• Adhere & Comply to EthosEnergy Safety, Quality and production standards daily.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Basic Equipment Cleaning
• Understand tooling and take dimensions with various tools
• Understand Part Terminologies and handle materials
• Operate a Scissor Lift, Crane and Forklift
• Deburr Parts
• Operate a Material Saw, Drill Press, Knee Mill and Mill
• Resharpening Tooling
• Indicate Parts in a VTL
• Rigg and Lift Nozzles and Diaphragms
• Operate a Mag Base Drill
• Understand Blueprints
• Operate Horizontal Lathe and plan efficient setups
• Operate VTL
• Rig and Lift Turbine Cases
• Lathe setups with 1 and 2 steady rests and lathe setups with center
• Rig and Lift Rotors
• Indicate Parts in a Large Mill
• Block Polish
• Operate a Tip Grinder
• Train Others
• Indicate Rotors in a Horizontal Lathe
• Design and Make Fixtures
• Part setups involving deep hole machining
• Machine critical features with max .0005" tolerance
• Skim and Burnish Probe Areas
• Operate Flange Facers
• Grind Rotor Journals
• Setup and Operate a Boring Bar
• Advanced critical thinking involving one off repairs
• Machinery Troubleshooting

Experience

• 15+ years in machining
• 10 + years in machining rotors

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 35 lbs.

What We Offer

• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
• Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.