Manual Machinist

Job Title: Manual Machinist

Job Description

Join a large service and repair shop specializing in reciprocating compressors and valves for refineries as a Manual Machinist. This role involves making parts for compressors, valves, and engaging in injection molding. You will be responsible for machining piston rings, packing cases, packing rings, cups, and flanges, with part sizes varying based on machine usage and repair requirements.

Responsibilities

• Machine components such as piston rings, packing cases, packing rings, cups, and flanges.
• Operate primarily horizontal lathes, with potential use of vertical lathes (VTLs), vertical mills, or horizontal boring mills (HBMs) based on experience.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure precision in manufacturing.
• Measure components accurately using tools like calipers and micrometers.
• Maintain close tolerances and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of manual machining experience.
• Proficiency in using lathes and mills.
• Ability to work with blueprints.
• Exceptional measuring skills using manual tools.
• Experience with horizontal boring mills and vertical turret lathes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in making parts for compressors and valves.
• Knowledge of working with a large range of part sizes and exotic metals.

Why Work Here?

You will be part of a national presence with a sustainable workflow, gaining the opportunity to learn a variety of parts that are valuable in the industry. The facility offers a stable work environment with the chance to support refineries and work in a modern, clean, and organized shop floor.

Work Environment

the workplace is a large modern facility with various subsidiaries. The shop floor is climate-controlled and well-ventilated, featuring top-of-the-line equipment. You will work alongside five other machinists in a collaborative environment that includes assembly, QC, and S&R departments. The standard working hours are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with potential for 10-hour shifts and Saturday work during busy periods. Dress code includes steel-toe shoes, jeans, work shirt, and safety glasses.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Pearland,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.