Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist

Machine precision components used to repair industrial pumps and rotating equipment in our OEM-authorized repair facility. This is a true manual machining position - not CNC production work. Candidates should have experience independently setting up and operating manual machine tools such as lathes, Bridgeport mills, boring mills, VTLs, horizontal mills, or key seaters. CNC machining experience alone is not sufficient for this role.

Every job is different. You'll machine new components, repair worn parts, and reverse engineer equipment using drawings, sketches, or existing components. If you enjoy setup-heavy work that requires precision, problem solving, and craftsmanship, you'll find plenty of variety here.

Founded in 1978, with roots dating back to 1926, Tencarva is a distributor, engineering and design partner, and authorized repair center within the process equipment/flow control market. With 38 locations across 16 states, we provide end-to-end, whole-system solutions for over 17,000 active customers across the industrial and municipal water/wastewater segments. Our service offerings include system analysis and design, applications engineering, custom fabrication of equipment packages, automation and controls, equipment repair, and thermal hard coatings.

Why Tencarva

• Annual Incentive Program
• Quarterly Shop Incentive Program
• Profit Sharing through our 401(k) - every employee shares in the company's success
• Accrue up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually, plus 10 paid holidays
• Day shift, Monday - Friday
• Shop-based work. Realistic workloads and expectations – not a high-pressure production environment
• Big-company resources with a local-shop feel. Family-oriented culture that respects life outside of work
• Stable, privately held company with nearly five decades of consistent growth and strong financial performance
• No history of layoffs
• Tencarva is one of the largest and most respected distributors and OEM-authorized service networks in the pump industry
• Long-term customer relationships with consistent demand for repair services

Insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate manual lathes, Bridgeport mills, boring mills, and vertical turret lathes (VTLs)
• Machine shafts, sleeves, bushings, housings, and other rotating equipment components
• Perform turning, boring, threading, grooving, milling, and precision fitting operations
• Hold close tolerances on bearing journals, seal fits, and other critical dimensions
• Measure finished work using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Reverse engineer components from worn parts, sketches, or limited documentation
• Select tooling, speeds, and feeds appropriate for the material and application
• Inspect finished work for dimensional accuracy and quality
• Work closely with mechanics throughout the repair process
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Strong experience operating manual lathes and milling machines
• Ability to independently set up and complete jobs from start to finish
• Experience machining to tight tolerances
• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Experience operating vertical turret lathes (VTLs), boring mills, or other large manual machine tools
• Experience machining large shafts, sleeves, housings, or other heavy industrial components
• Experience in a repair shop or job shop environment where every project is different rather than repetitive production machining
• Experience reverse engineering worn or damaged components from existing parts or limited drawings
• Experience supporting the repair of industrial pumps, rotating equipment, gearboxes, compressors, or similar mechanical equipment

Relevant Experience / Key Skills

Manual Machinist, Engine Lathe, Bridgeport Mill, Manual Mill, Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL), Boring Mill, Precision Machining, Shaft Repair, Reverse Engineering, Pump Repair, Rotating Equipment, Industrial Repair, Job Shop Machining, Tight Tolerances.

The duties, responsibilities, and activities described above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Additionally, please note that the job title for this posting is designed to be descriptive and may not reflect the official title used internally for job classification purposes.

Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.