Pump Machinist – Houston 1

Darwin Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (hourly)

Overtime opportunities

Benefits package

Global organisation

Diverse range of equipment projects

Career progression

Job summary

Confidential – Leading Industrial Pump OEM & Service Provider in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to support repair and refurbishment of precision components used in industrial pumps and rotating equipment. The role requires hands-on operation of manual lathes, milling machines and boring mills with tight tolerances.

You will read engineering drawings, set up jobs, select tooling, and work closely with pump mechanics to complete repairs and rebuilds.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating manual machining equipment.
• Proficient with manual lathes, mills and horizontal boring mills.
• Able to set up and machine components from drawings.
• Experience holding tight tolerances and using precision measuring tools.
• Solid understanding of machining techniques, tooling and materials.
• Experience machining shafts, housings or cylindrical parts.
• Able to troubleshoot machining challenges with minimal supervision.
• Experience in industrial pump repair or rotating equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes, milling machines, boring mills and other conventional machining equipment.
• Machine, repair and refurbish components for centrifugal pumps and rotating equipment.
• Work on shafts, sleeves, impellers, bearing housings, wear rings and other precision components.
• Perform turning, boring, facing, drilling and milling operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and machining specifications.
• Machine components to tight tolerances and specified surface finishes.
• Use micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges and other precision measuring instruments.
• Inspect worn or damaged components and determine appropriate machining requirements.
• Set up jobs independently, including selecting tooling, speeds, feeds and workholding methods.
• Work closely with pump mechanics and service technicians to support equipment repairs and rebuilds.
• Maintain accurate machining records and follow quality and safety procedures.

Skills

Manual machining

Machining experience

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting machining issues

Team collaboration

Tools

Manual lathe

Milling machine

Horizontal boring mill

Micrometers & gauges

Job description

Manual Machinist – Industrial Rotating Equipment

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Industrial Pumps / Rotating Equipment

Company: Confidential – Leading Industrial Pump OEM & Service Provider

About the Company

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturer and service provider of industrial pumping equipment, supporting customers across oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical processing and general industrial markets.

Due to continued demand, they are seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to join their Houston-area service operation.

Position Overview

The Manual Machinist will be responsible for machining, repairing and refurbishing precision components used in industrial pumps and rotating equipment.

This is a hands-on, workshop-based position requiring strong manual machining experience, the ability to work to tight tolerances and confidence working on both new and worn components.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes, milling machines, boring mills and other conventional machining equipment.
• Machine, repair and refurbish components for centrifugal pumps and associated rotating equipment.
• Work on shafts, sleeves, impellers, bearing housings, wear rings and other precision components.
• Perform turning, boring, facing, drilling, threading and milling operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and machining specifications.
• Machine components to tight tolerances and specified surface finishes.
• Use micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges and other precision measuring instruments.
• Inspect worn or damaged components and determine appropriate machining requirements.
• Set up jobs independently, including selecting tooling, speeds, feeds and workholding methods.
• Work closely with pump mechanics and service technicians to support equipment repairs and rebuilds.
• Maintain accurate machining records and follow quality and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience operating manual machining equipment.
• Strong experience with manual lathes, mills and/or horizontal boring mills.
• Ability to independently set up and machine components from engineering drawings.
• Experience holding tight tolerances and using precision measuring instruments.
• Strong understanding of machining techniques, tooling and material properties.
• Experience machining shafts, sleeves, housings or other cylindrical components.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining challenges and work with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience in industrial pump repair, rotating equipment, oil & gas or heavy industrial machining is highly advantageous.
• Experience working with large, heavy or irregularly shaped components is preferred.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Stable, long-term employment with an established global organisation.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of industrial rotating equipment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.