Manual Machinist - Murray Resources

An industry leader in electric motor repair, sales, storage, warranty, and preventative maintenance is looking for a Manual Machinist to operate various machine tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies. The ideal candidate possesses basic mechanical aptitude and is well-versed in operational and safety procedures within a machine shop environment. Working effectively as part of a team, the new member will contribute to the overall success of the business by ensuring jobs are completed with utmost efficiency and strict adherence to safety protocols.
            
Salary + Additional Benefits: 

• $18-32/hr
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Location: Houston, TX 77018
Type of Position: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: M-F, 7am – 3:30pm / 8:30am – 5pm

Responsibilities: 

• Record all data necessary to produce expected service and/or design results, including sizing’s and illustrations.
• Use measuring devices and techniques correctly to assure proper sizing’s.
• Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes (e.g., horizontal and vertical mills and horizontal boring mills).
• Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment. 
• Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed. (optional)
• Understand materials and applications as required.
• Perform various welding operations, including setup and use of MIG, TIG, torch, and stick welders. (optional)
• Set up and perform tool-post grinding operations (e.g., precision surface facing), broaching procedures, and babbitt bearing work.
• Use various hand-held and stationary power and non-power tools, including but not limited to: band saws, belt sanders, hand grinders, files, etc.
• Lift, tighten, adjust, and/or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and/or to observe safety precautions.
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection).
• Keep work area neat and clean as directed by supervisor.
• Assist other machinists in department with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor or service center manager.
• Assist other service center departments with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor and service center manager.
• Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Preferred minimum level of education/experience: high school diploma, plus some high school, trade school, vocational/technical school, military, or on-the-job machine shop training
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various skill-related training and operational and safety procedures demonstrated by supervisor
• Ability to work well with others in a team effort
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; talk and hear
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Clearly see 20+ feet with or without corrective lenses; have ability for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.