Precision Engine Machinist – Engine Reconditioning

Burnettauto; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Uniforms and PPE provided

Equipment and tooling provided

Job summary

This position requires hands-on expertise, comfort with measuring tools, and a willingness to operate various shop equipment. Competitive pay, benefits, and a strong emphasis on quality and safety are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in automotive machine shop or completion of a machining/automotive program.
• Ability to operate engine lathes, boring bars, valve seat and guide machines, surface grinders, honing machines, and brake lathes.
• Proficiency in reading micrometers, dial indicators, and bore gauges to tolerance specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform cylinder boring, honing, decking, valve seat grinding, and related engine block/head reconditioning.
• Resurface brake rotors and drums to spec using brake lathe equipment.
• Inspect and measure components prior to machining to determine serviceability and required operations.
• Maintain precise records of machining measurements before and after operations.

Skills

Precision machining

Micrometer reading

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Quality control

Education

Accredited machining/automotive technology program

Tools

Engine lathe

Boring bars

Valve seat/guide machines

Surface grinder

Honing machines

Brake lathe

Job description

This position requires hands-on expertise, comfort with measuring tools, and a willingness to operate various shop equipment. Competitive pay, benefits, and a strong emphasis on quality and safety are offered.