VTL Manual Machinist (Nights)

Join a dynamic service and repair company specializing in pumps and rotating equipment as an HBM Manual Machinist. You will work in the shop to recondition various types of pumps, including split case, overhung, horizontal, and multistage pumps, using blueprints and drawings.

• Perform line bores on pumps, drilling, facing, and working on square plates, base plates, and internal pump parts.
• Machine components such as shafts, sleeves, rings, impellers, heads, and casings with part dimensions ranging from 4" to 7'.
• Work with materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, and bronze.
• Create serrated finishes for flanges, dial pins, cut diameters on IDs, and mount faces for bearing houses and keyways.
• Utilize manual lathe, mill, and boring mill machinery effectively.

• At least 7 years of experience as a Manual Machinist.
• Proficiency in vertical turret lathe machining and vertical mill (Bridgeport machine).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Extensive experience with pump parts and manual machining techniques.
• Skilled in using micrometers and calipers.

• Experience with turbine or compressor part machining.
• Ability to work with extremely tight tolerances.

Experience a workplace that prioritizes employee care, offering high pay rates and negotiable PTO. Enjoy benefits like 70% company-paid medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, and a generous 401k match. Take advantage of a $1500 referral bonus, profit-sharing bonuses, and weekly breakfasts and lunches, including steak and eggs on Saturdays. Receive holiday presents and gear, fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Work in a medium-sized, air-conditioned shop with a bustling atmosphere due to high business demand. The facility is tight on space but will be expanding in the near future. The night shift includes 3 manual machinists, 8 pump mechanics, and 1 welder, operating from Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 2:30 AM, and Saturday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Employees enjoy paid breaks and an unpaid lunch, working 50 to 60 hours weekly, with occasional Sundays at double time. Dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX 77075.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX 77075.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

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.