Manual Machinist – Setup & Tooling Expert

Clean Harbors; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

Company 401K with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (US)

Job summary

HPC-Industrial in La Porte, TX is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to operate manual mills, lathes and related equipment. You will set up tooling, inspect parts, and ensure high-quality output while maintaining safety standards.

The role demands familiarity with blueprints, precision measuring and the ability to work OT including weekends/holidays. This position is based at the manufacturing shop under the Clean Harbors umbrella.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual machines in a job shop or production environment.
• Ability to set up and operate manual mills/lathes per work orders and drawings.
• Demonstrated adherence to safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, sketches and specifications.
• Set up mills and lathes with appropriate chucks, fixtures and tooling.
• Measure and mark dimensions as guides for machining processes.
• Select and align fixtures and cutting tools for machines.
• Adjust speeds, feeds, coolant, and depth of cut per job requirements.
• Maintain quality by inspecting finished parts and documenting results.
• Assist with stock inventory and expediting orders as needed.
• Maintain safe operations and follow procedures.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Drill presses

Mills

Horizontal lathes

VTLs

Job description

HPC-Industrial in La Porte, TX is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to operate manual mills, lathes and related equipment. You will set up tooling, inspect parts, and ensure high-quality output while maintaining safety standards.

The role demands familiarity with blueprints, precision measuring and the ability to work OT including weekends/holidays. This position is based at the manufacturing shop under the Clean Harbors umbrella.