HBM Manual Machinist (Nights)

Manual Machinist

Join a dynamic service and repair company specializing in pumps and rotating equipment as a Manual Machinist. You will work in the shop to recondition pumps brought in from the field, using blueprints and drawings to ensure precision and quality.

Responsibilities

• Recondition split case, overhung, horizontal, and multistage pumps based on provided blueprints and drawings.
• Perform line bores on pumps, drill, face, and assemble square plates, base plates, and internal pump parts including shafts, sleeves, rings, impellers, heads, and casings.
• Handle part dimensions ranging from 4" to 7', working with materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and bronze.
• Create serrated finishes for flanges, dial pins, and cut diameters on IDs.
• Mount faces for bearing houses and create keyways.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Manual Machinist.
• Proficiency with lathe machining and vertical milling (Bridgeport machine).
• Experience with line boring on pumps.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Familiarity with pump parts, manual machining, and use of tools like micrometers and calipers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL) and Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM).
• Extensive experience in machining pump parts to extremely tight tolerances.
• Experience with turbine or compressor parts.

Why Work Here?

We prioritize taking care of our employees, offering extremely high pay rates, and a generous PTO policy that can be customized. Benefit from a 10% night shift differential, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401k plan with a 3% match. Enjoy additional perks such as a $1500 referral bonus, profit-sharing bonuses, and complimentary meals on Thursdays through Sundays. Embrace a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Work Environment

Work in a medium-sized, air-conditioned shop bustling with parts and pumps due to high business demand.

The night shift team comprises 3 manual machinists, 8 pump mechanics, and 1 welder.

Night shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 2:30 AM, and Saturday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with two paid breaks and an unpaid lunch.

Attire includes steel-toed boots, jeans, work shirt, and safety glasses.

10% night shift differential and opportunities for overtime, including double time on Sundays when required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of 77075 Houston, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.