Senior Engine Machinist — Precision Rebuilds & Expert Craft

Telle Tire & Auto Service Inc; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Telle Tire & Auto Service Inc in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Senior Automotive Machinist. This full-time role focuses on precision engine rebuilding, component reconditioning, and machine shop operations to support automotive repair services.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on machining experience, proficiency with engine lathes, boring bars, grinders, and measuring tools, and ability to work independently with high accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on experience in automotive machine shop environment or completion of an accredited machining or automotive technology 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 manufacturer tolerances.
• Must own or be willing to acquire personal precision measuring tools.
• Ability to interpret OEM service data and machining specs from ALLDATA or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and maintain productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform cylinder boring, honing, decking, valve seat grinding, and related engine block and head reconditioning services.
• Resurface brake rotors and drums to manufacturer specifications using brake lathe equipment.
• Inspect and measure all components prior to machining to determine serviceability and required operations.
• Maintain detailed records of measurements and machining operations performed.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and calibrate machine shop equipment.
• Diagnose machining concerns and determine appropriate repair procedures.
• Mentor and assist entry-level machinists as needed.
• Stay current on engine technology and machining best practices through training.

Skills

Engine Machining

Precision Measurement

Machine Shop

Independent Worker

Education

Automotive technology program

Tools

Engine Lathes

Boring Bars

Valve Seat Machines

Surface Grinders

Honing Machines

Brake Lathes

Job description

Telle Tire & Auto Service Inc in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Senior Automotive Machinist. This full-time role focuses on precision engine rebuilding, component reconditioning, and machine shop operations to support automotive repair services.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on machining experience, proficiency with engine lathes, boring bars, grinders, and measuring tools, and ability to work independently with high accuracy.