Manual Machinist - Multiple Shifts (Manual Mills & Lathes)
Job Description
At a Glance
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Company: Altamira Material Solutions (AMS)
Location: Houston, TX (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $26 – $30 per hour (DOE)
Shift Options:
• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Mon–Fri)
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Mon–Fri)
Shift Differential: $0.50/hr (2nd Shift)
Overtime: Available (1 hour early weekdays or 8-hour Saturdays)
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years manual machining)
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Why This Role Exists\n
Altamira Material Solutions (AMS) is expanding production capacity at its Houston facility. This role supports steady manual machining demand across diversified work — from raw material through finished components.
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This is a hands-on machinist position where skill, accuracy, and pride in workmanship matter.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing\n
In this role, you will:
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- Set up and operate manual mills and manual lathes on diversified work
- Perform milling, drilling, grinding, and other manual machining operations
- Lay out work and produce quality parts from drawings and sketches
- Interpret blueprints and engineering details (with assistance when needed)
- Carry jobs from raw material to finished product
- Sharpen, rework, reset, and repair cutting tools
- Inspect parts during and after machining
- Maintain accurate production records
- Keep a clean and orderly work area
- Support other duties as assigned
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Machines & Equipment\n
You’ll work with:
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- Manual Mills
- Manual Lathes
- Drilling & Grinding Equipment
- Standard Precision Inspection Tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
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What We’re Looking For\n
Required:
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- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of manual machining experience
- Experience setting up and operating manual mills and lathes
- Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings
- Basic shop math knowledge
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to inspect your own work
- Reliable and safety-minded
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Preferred:
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- Experience working independently through full job lifecycle
- Strong troubleshooting ability
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Physical Requirements\n
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- Frequent use of hands to handle tools and materials
- Ability to reach overhead
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, squat for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move materials
- Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs
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Reasonable accommodations may be made as appropriate.
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Why Machinists Like Working Here\n
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- Consistent weekday schedule
- Overtime opportunities available
- Competitive hourly pay
- Stable workload
- Professional work environment
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule\n
Pay Range: $26 – $30/hr (DOE)
Shift Differential: +$0.50/hr for 2nd Shift
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Schedule:
1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Mon–Fri)
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Mon–Fri)
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Overtime:
• Start 1 hour early weekdays
• 8-hour Saturday shifts available
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Apply\n
Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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