Manual Machinist

Job Title: Manual Machinist

Job Description

This role performs precision machining of turbine components, valves, and other equipment received for repair using a variety of manual machines. You will work from engineering drawings, weld and GD&T symbols, approved procedures, and OEM specifications to produce parts to exact tolerances and finishes. The position involves both shop and field machining work, including portable machining and on-site repairs, while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision machining operations such as turning, milling, grinding, boring, and fitting on turbine components, valves, and other equipment received for repair.
• Set up and operate manual machines, including lathes, mills, grinders, and boring mills, selecting appropriate work-holding, fixturing, tooling, speeds, and feeds for each job.
• Plan and perform efficient and safe machine setups, including work-holding, fixturing, tooling, offsets, speeds, and feeds.
• Work from blueprints, single-part drawings, procedure drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T symbols to machine parts to required tolerances and surface finishes.
• Interpret and follow OEM specifications and approved procedures to ensure all parts meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and bore gauges to verify dimensions and confirm work meets specifications.
• Perform machining work in the shop and on field assignments, including portable machining and on-site repairs when required.
• Maintain tools, gauges, and machines by keeping them clean, checked, and properly stored, and report any damage or issues promptly.
• Monitor and maintain consumables, ensuring necessary supplies and tooling are available to support ongoing work.
• Follow all safety rules, including proper use of PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe lifting practices.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards throughout the shift, maintaining high standards of housekeeping.
• Support the crew by collaborating on jobs and assisting with complex setups and measurements as needed.
• Help coach and mentor apprentice machinists by sharing machining techniques, demonstrating proper methods, and verifying their work as directed by leadership.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to perform precision machining operations including turning, milling, grinding, boring, and fitting on a variety of components.
• Hands-on experience setting up and operating manual machines such as lathes, mills, grinders, boring mills, and turning lathes.
• Ability to plan and execute machine setups, including selection and installation of work-holding, fixturing, tooling, and setting offsets, speeds, and feeds.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, single-part drawings, and procedure drawings.
• Ability to interpret weld symbols and GD&T symbols and apply them accurately during machining.
• Experience machining exotic metals and other challenging materials using manual machines.
• Strong measurement and quality skills, including the use of micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and bore gauges to verify dimensions.
• Capability to machine parts to tight tolerances and specified finishes in accordance with OEM requirements.
• Knowledge of safe machine operation, including proper use of PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and safe lifting practices.
• Ability to support both shop-based machining and field work, including portable machining and on-site repairs.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and adherence to procedures and specifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with turbine components, valves, and repair work is highly beneficial.
• Work experience in mill machining and the use of turning tools and grinding machines.
• Familiarity with fitting and assembly practices related to machined components.
• Experience maintaining and caring for tools, gauges, and manual machines, including routine checks and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to coach or mentor apprentice machinists by sharing knowledge and verifying work.
• Comfort working from OEM and internal procedures and adapting to different job requirements in both shop and field environments.

Why Work Here?

You will join a hands-on, craft-focused environment where precision machining skills are valued and continuously developed. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of challenging repair work, both in the shop and in