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TPI Staffing Group

Manual Machinist

TPI Staffing Group, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Manual Machinist - Stafford, TX

Pay Range:

$32 - $34/hr

Temp to Hire

1st Shift: 8am - 5pm, must be available to work overtime as needed

*Climate Controlled Environment*

Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssembles, repairs and fabricates replacement and new parts by operating mechanical equipment.Assembles parts into sub-units or complete units.Installs repaired part into equipment and operates equipment to verify operational efficiency.Operates metalworking machine tools, such as conventional lathe, milling machine, broaching shaper,bench drill machine , radial drill machine or grinder to machine parts to specifications.Uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product.Cut raw material on a horizontal bandsaw as neededDebur production & finished parts.Takes care of routine preventative maintenance of machinesMaintain and secure work tools.Cleans, lubricates, and maintains machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.Perform back-up for assembly shop.Perform back-up for warehouse.Provide on-the-job training to new employees as required.QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Must have at least 5+ years of experience.Must be able to operate

manual machines such as lathes, radial and standard drill presses, VTL's, horizontal boring mills and knee mills

to their full capability without direct involvement from supervisor or other machinists.Competencies

Must be able to handle & read job / machine specific measuring tools to inspect & maintain the quality work by using measuring tools , such as various size/types of plug /ring gauges, ID/OD/Depth Micrometer ,Dial indicators , thread gauges, vernier caliper, height gauges etc.. in Metric or Imperial standard.Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics & instrumentsMust be capable of machining ACME and Screw Pitch threadsMust be able to read technical / CAD drawings and manufacture parts consistent with the information provided.Must be able to operate pallet jacks, fork lift & over head crane.Ability to organize and prioritize work tasksAttentive to detailAbility to communicate, verbal and written, effectivelyAbility to use computer applications, barcode scanner, adding machine, telephone.