Manual Lathe/Mill Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Build your future with Volt

Volt is immediately hiring for a Manual Machinist in Fresno, CA .

Competitive Pay • Long Term Assignment • Equipment/Tools Provided • Job Advancement

As a Manual Machinist you will:

• Operate manual mills and lathes to fabricate, modify, and repair pump components including impellers, shafts, couplings, and housings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to ensure dimensional accuracy and compliance with tolerances.
• Perform fitting, finishing, and machining operations to achieve precise tolerances for sealing, flow efficiency, and structural integrity.
• Machine custom one-off components and replacement parts for specialized pump applications and field repair projects.
• Work with a variety of materials including stainless steel, bronze, cast iron, and specialty alloys.
• Collaborate with engineering and assembly teams to support production, testing, prototype development, and product improvements.

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, and related machining equipment.
• Perform threading, boring, turning, facing, drilling, and other machining operations.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments to verify compliance with specifications.
• Maintain safe work practices and keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
• Support production schedules while maintaining quality standards and attention to detail.

This is a full-time opportunity.

• Previous experience operating manual mills and lathes in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Experience maintaining tight tolerances and performing precision machining.
• Knowledge of machining operations including threading, boring, turning, facing, and drilling.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Ability to safely handle large and heavy industrial components.

• Experience machining pump components or similar rotating equipment.
• Understanding of pump systems and fluid dynamics.
• Experience working with stainless steel, bronze, cast iron, and specialty alloys.
• Previous experience supporting prototype development or custom fabrication projects.

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

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