Manual Machinist
Houston, TX 77073 US
Job Description
Manual Machinist
Direct Hire Opportunity in N.Houston/Greenspoint area.
3rd Shift Monday thru Friday 5pm to 5am
Pay: $26-$30
Manual Machinist Responsibilities
- Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; trimming heads.
- Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to international standards.
- Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Manual Machinist Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Additional technical training a plus
- 3+ years of experience as a manual machinist, experience with tooling.
- Requires working knowledge of controls and instrumentation, conceptual skills, functional and technical skills, attention to detail, good verbal communication skills, ability to use good judgment and understanding of supply management.
- Ability to work overtime including weekends and holidays as needed.
Benefits Include
Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short Term Disability, Matching 401k up to 3%, and Quarterly Bonus programs.
Additional Information
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Meet Your Recruiter

Yomali Amet
Recruiter- Hablo Español
Hi, I'm Yomali proudly serving TPI Staffing Since 2016!
We have offices throughout Texas, I am located at our Spring Office 322 Spring Hill Dr, Suite A100 Spring, TX 77386 open Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
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