HBM Manual Machinist (Nights)

HBM Manual Machinist (Nights)

Join our team at a leading service and repair company specializing in pumps and rotating equipment. We are seeking an experienced HBM Manual Machinist to work night shifts in our shop, where you will recondition various types of pumps based on blueprints and drawings. The role involves working with split case pumps, overhung pumps, horizontal pumps, multistage pumps, and more, using a range of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, and bronze.

Responsibilities

• Perform line bores on pumps via Horizontal Boring Mill.
• Conduct lathe machining and vertical milling using a Bridgeport machine.
• Read and interpret blueprints for pump reconditioning.
• Machine and recondition internal pump parts such as shafts, sleeves, rings, impellers, heads, and casings.
• Create serrated finishes for flanges, dial pins, and cut diameters on IDs.
• Mount faces for bearing houses and create keyways.

Required Skills

• 7+ years experience as a Manual Machinist.
• Proficiency in using Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Expertise in manual machining and working with pump parts.
• Experience with micrometers, calipers, and manual lathes.
• Experience with Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL).
• Extensive machining experience with tight tolerances.

Why Work Here?

We place a huge emphasis on taking care of our employees, offering extremely high pay rates and a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy 3 weeks of PTO with negotiation flexibility, a week of paternity leave, and a 10% night shift differential. We cover 70% of medical expenses and provide dental and vision coverage. Benefit from a generous referral bonus, 401k matching, and profit-sharing bonuses. Enjoy complimentary meals on weekends and frequent gifts like gear and holiday presents.

Work Environment

• Work in a medium-sized, air-conditioned shop that is bustling with parts and pumps due to high demand.
• Our night shift operates Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 2:30 AM and Saturday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, offering paid breaks and an unpaid lunch. Expect to work 50-60+ hours per week, with occasional Sundays paid at double time.
• The dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses. We are planning to move to a larger facility in 2026 to accommodate our growing business.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)