Manual Machinist

Tencarva Machinery Company•Macon, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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