Manufacturing Tool & Die Machinist

Reports To : Machine Shop Manager

Classification : Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Compensation : $20-28 per hour

Location : On-Site, Cleveland, TX

• Company Overview

Our company has been a leader in forging, heat treating, machining, and testing pipe flanges in the USA for over 75 years. With a team of more than 80 employees, we specialize in engineering, quality assurance, inspection, and production. Using proprietary technology, we forge some of the most challenging alloys into high-quality, precision-controlled flanges. Every product undergoes rigorous quality assurance, from heat treatment to final inspection. We proudly adhere to ASME, PED, ISO, and TSSA standards, making us one of the few forging providers in the U.S. with such distinctions. As a global supplier, we serve various industries, offering both single-product and large-scale forged solutions up to 2,500 pounds.

• Job Summary

The Tool & Die Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating machine tools—including lathes, boring machines, drill presses, and grinders—to machine forgings according to specifications. This role requires interpreting blueprints and sketches while applying machining knowledge to ensure precision and quality.

• Requirements & Qualifications to Get Job

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a machine shop environment.

• Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, & fraction-to-decimal conversions.
• Ability to use simple hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical documents.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to visually inspect equipment and products.
• Ability to safely operate heavy machinery while maintaining awareness of surroundings.
• Capability to apply pressure in multiple directions to tighten and loosen hardware.
• 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to communicate in English
• High school diploma / GED
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to : eye & hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, hard hat, and flame-retardant work clothes, etc.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. & work in varying environmental conditions (heat, dust, noise, vibration, humidity).
• Preferences to Get Job

Basic computer literacy.

• Experience with CNC machine operation and programming.
• What you do on Job

Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and product specifications.

• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, boring machines, drill presses, and grinders.
• Conduct basic machine setup and input operational data / parameters.
• Verify dimensions using measuring instruments such as calipers and gauges.
• Understand metal characteristics and machining methods to adjust processes accordingly.
• Use measuring tools (tape measures, scales) to assess material dimensions and weight in both English and Metric systems.
• Perform calculations to determine precise material cuts and modifications.
• Utilize hand tools and equipment to correct salvageable orders (e.g., using grinders for adjustments).
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and comply with company safety protocols.
• Operate saws, forklifts, overhead cranes, and packing equipment safely.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures and assist other processes as directed by the supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to nondiscrimination, disability accommodations, and workplace safety. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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