2nd Shift Manual Machinist - Bay Area

About the role

CEIS | Power is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to support second-shift operations with 5+ years of experience working in a shop environment. This role involves performing a wide range of precision machining tasks on rotating equipment components and assemblies, including but not limited to pumps, turbines, compressors, and related mechanical equipment. The machinist will be responsible for producing high-quality parts that meet engineering specifications, dimensional tolerances, and quality standards. This position is a direct-hire basis, and our client is an industrial manufacturing and service company.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machine tools, including horizontal lathes, vertical turret lathes (VTL), milling machines, drill presses, and Bullard machines.
• Perform manual machining operations such as turning, facing, boring, drilling, tapping, threading, milling, and keyway cutting.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering drawings to determine machining methods, dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish requirements.
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and cutting methods based on material type and job requirements.
• Accurately measure and inspect machined components using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers (OD/ID), dial calipers, dial indicators, depth gauges, and other calibrated tools.
• Calculate dimensions, tolerances, speeds, feeds, and material removal requirements using shop math.
• Make manual adjustments to machines and tooling to maintain dimensional accuracy and part quality.
• Perform fit-up and verification of components to ensure proper function and assembly.
• Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and job-specific safety requirements.
• Assist with material handling using pallet jacks, lifts, and other shop equipment as needed.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working in a shop environment as a manual machinist.

Skills

• Proficiency with manual machine tools (lathes, VTL, milling machines, drill presses, Bullard machines).
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering drawings.
• Skill in selecting tooling, fixtures, and cutting methods.
• Competence with precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, indicators, depth gauges).
• Strong shop math for calculating dimensions, tolerances, speeds, feeds.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Experience with material handling equipment (pallet jacks, lifts).

Schedule

Second shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM.