Machinist I - 1st shift

Grundfos • Lubbock, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Machinist I Are you a skilled machinist who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and turning blueprints into flawless finished parts? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people. As our new Machinist I, you will be performing complete setup and operations on manual lathes, mills, drills, and grinders at our Peerless Pump Service Center in Lubbock, TX — independently planning machining sequences, selecting tooling, and ensuring every part meets exacting specifications. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging. What you will be doing As a key part of the Peerless Pump Lubbock Service Center team, you'll create impact by Delivering precision-machined pump components that keep critical water and fluid systems running reliably for customers across the country.

Requirements

• Proficiency operating manual machines (lathes, mills, drills, grinders) with ability to independently plan operations and select tooling
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and GD&T symbols, and apply shop math (decimals, fractions, geometry)
• Experience using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gages) to inspect parts for conformance
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with cranes, hoists, and hydraulic jacks for material handling
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices

Responsibilities

• Perform complete setup and operations on manual machines including lathes, mills, drills, and grinders, calculating and setting speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and depth of cut
• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations; interpret GD&T symbols and plan machining methods
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, and materials; determine work holding and clamping methods when standard fixtures are not available
• Inspect finished work pieces using precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to prints and specifications, adjusting machine controls as needed
• Perform secondary operations such as deburring, drilling, tapping, and bushing installation, and maintain manual and electronic records in SAP
• Provide training and instruction to team members and contribute to continuous improvement and cross-training initiatives

Benefits

• Annual bonuses
• health insurance
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed