Manual Machinist

Tencarva Machinery Company•Macon, GA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring a MANUAL Machinist to support our service and repair operations. This is a precision machining role within an industrial, OEM-authorized repair environment - not a production or CNC position. You will be responsible for setting up and operating manual machines to repair or fabricate components for industrial pumps and rotating equipment. Much of the work involves one-off parts, reverse engineering worn components, and holding tight tolerances on critical fits. Tencarva, founded in 1978 with roots dating back to 1926, is a distributor, engineering and design partner, and authorized repair center within the process equipment/flow control market. With 36 locations across 16 states, they provide end-to-end, whole-system solutions for over 60,000 customers across the industrial and municipal water/wastewater segments. Their service offerings include system analysis and design, applications engineering, custom fabrication of equipment packages, automation and controls, equipment repair, and thermal hard coatings. This is a hands-on manual machining role in a repair shop environment, working from worn components, sketches, and drawings to machine parts used in the rebuild of pumps and rotating equipment. Each job can be different, requiring careful setup, measurement, and adjustment to achieve proper fit and function.

Requirements

Experience setting up and operating manual machining equipment (lathe and mill required)
VTL (vertical turret lathe) experience required
Ability to independently set up and complete jobs from start to finish
Experience holding tight tolerances (typically ".002” or better, depending on application)
Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints
Strong problem-solving ability when working from worn parts, limited documentation, or general descriptions

Nice To Haves

Experience with boring mills or large shaft work
Experience in a job shop or repair environment (vs production machining)
Exposure to pumps or rotating equipment

Responsibilities

Set up and operate manual lathes, vertical mills (Bridgeport), boring mills, and VTLs
Machine shafts, sleeves, bushings, and other components used in rotating equipment
Perform turning, boring, grooving, threading, and milling operations
Hold tight tolerances on bearing fits and critical surfaces
Measure and verify work using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, and precision tools
Reverse engineer parts from worn components, sketches, or limited documentation
Select tooling, speeds, and feeds based on material and application
Inspect finished components to ensure accuracy and quality
Work closely with mechanics to ensure proper fit and function of machined parts
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment