
Manual Lathe Machinist
🔎At a Glance
Company: Total Machining Solutions, LLC.
Location: Spring, TX 77373
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: Required as workload demands
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years)
Industry: Job Shop / Contract Manufacturing
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Join a Growing Manual Machine Shop Serving the Oil & Gas Industry
Total Machining Solutions is seeking an experienced Manual Lathe Machinist to join our team in Spring, Texas.
Since 2005, we've specialized in manufacturing OEM-quality replacement components and performing critical repairs that help keep drilling rigs and oilfield equipment operating. We are looking for a skilled manual machinist who enjoys working on large parts, challenging repair work, and the variety that comes with a true job shop environment.
This is a manual machining position—not CNC.
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What You'll Be Doing
As a Manual Lathe Machinist, you will:
- Set up and operate manual engine lathes
- Machine OEM replacement parts for the oil and gas industry
- Perform precision repair work on large industrial components
- Read blueprints and machine parts to required specifications
- Measure finished parts using precision inspection tools
- Work safely around large workpieces and heavy equipment
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Support production schedules by working overtime when needed
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Equipment You'll Work With
- Manual engine lathes
- Large industrial machining equipment
- Precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges
- Material handling equipment for large workpieces
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Industries Served
You'll help manufacture and repair components supporting customers in:
- Oil & Gas
- Industrial Equipment
- Heavy Repair
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What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience operating manual lathes
- Strong manual machining skills
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and work independently
- Physically capable of handling large parts and working around heavy equipment
- Willingness to work overtime as production demands require
- Commitment to quality workmanship and safe work practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a job shop environment
- Experience machining large industrial or oilfield components
- Oil & gas manufacturing or repair experience
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
- Competitive pay of $35-$40 per hour
- Air-conditioned machine shop
- Stable full-time position
- Diverse work with new projects and repairs
- Opportunity to work on large, interesting components
- Established company serving the oil and gas industry since 2005
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Pay & Schedule
Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule:
- Full-time
- Day shift
- Overtime available as required
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Apply Today
If you're an experienced Manual Lathe Machinist looking for a stable opportunity where your manual machining skills will be valued, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today through hireCNC.
Fields of study
- Machining
Years of experience
- 5+ years of experience
Salary range
- $35 - $40 per hour
Required languages
- English