Onsite Manual Machinist – Lathe & Mill Expert

Destaco; Odessa, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components in Odessa, Texas is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to set up and operate lathes and mills to tight tolerances. You will read blueprints, prepare tooling, adjust speeds and feeds, and ensure part conformity while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role requires 2–4 years of manual machine experience and a high school diploma with shop training. This is an onsite position with potential overtime as deadlines dictate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years shop training or equivalent.
• 2–4 years’ experience operating a manual mill or lathe.

Responsibilities

• Operates lathes, mills and other production equipment with moderate supervision.
• Works from drawings, process sheets, specifications or layouts.
• Performs set‑ups and adjusts machines as required.
• Maintains tooling and clean work area; follows safety directives.
• Performs close tolerance machining and reports any blueprint corrections.

Skills

Gauges & measurement

Blueprint reading

Tool setup

Quality control

Education

High school diploma with two years shop training

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Gages & micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Dover Precision Components in Odessa, Texas is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to set up and operate lathes and mills to tight tolerances. You will read blueprints, prepare tooling, adjust speeds and feeds, and ensure part conformity while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role requires 2–4 years of manual machine experience and a high school diploma with shop training. This is an onsite position with potential overtime as deadlines dictate.