Manual Machinist / Mechanical Assembler

Manual Machinist / Mechanical Assembler

Company: Rotech Pumps
Position: Full-Time Manual Machinist / Mechanic

Rotech Pumps is looking for an experienced and dependable Manual Machinist / Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating conventional machine shop equipment and be comfortable working from engineering drawings to manufacture, repair, modify, and assemble mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes for turning, facing, boring, threading, and other machining operations.
• Operate manual milling machines.
• Operate drill presses and drilling machines.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and machining instructions.
• Accurately measure machined components using:
• Vernier and digital calipers
• Micrometers
• Depth gauges and other measuring instruments
• Machine and modify pump components, shafts, sleeves, bushings, brackets, and other mechanical parts.
• Perform fitting, grinding, drilling, tapping, and general machine-shop work.
• Inspect completed work to ensure parts meet required dimensions and tolerances.
• Assist with mechanical assembly and disassembly of pumps and rotating equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical fit-up and assembly issues.
• Maintain machines, tools, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Follow company safety procedures and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a manual machinist, toolroom machinist, mechanic, or similar position.
• Strong experience operating a manual lathe.
• Experience operating manual milling and drilling machines.
• Ability to independently read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of tolerances, fits, dimensions, and machining practices.
• Ability to confidently use calipers, micrometers, and precision measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Additional Skills – Considered an Asset

• MIG, TIG, or stick welding experience.
• Mechanical assembly experience.
• Pump assembly or repair experience.
• Experience working with shafts, bearings, mechanical seals, couplings, and rotating equipment.
• Experience repairing or modifying existing components.
• Previous experience in a pump, industrial equipment, manufacturing, or machine-shop environment.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, mechanically inclined, accurate, and takes pride in their workmanship. The successful candidate should be comfortable taking a drawing or existing component, determining the required machining or repair work, and completing the job safely and accurately.

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive and based on experience.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with their resume and a brief description of their manual machining and mechanical experience.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

• Lathe: 3 years (required)
• Machining: 3 years (required)
• MIG welding: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person