Manual Lathe Machinist

Earn up to $100,000 in this Manual Machinist career in a clean and climate-controlled machine shop!

Experience something new every day in this job shop where you will be working on custom repairs and part work for machines used by leading food and packaging manufacturers. Enjoy being a valued team member of a smaller, stable corporation where you will be more than just a number.

Kimbrell’s Kustom Machine Shop, a leader in metal working and machining, is seeking a Manual Lathe Machinist to join their team in Garland, TX.

If you have 5+ years of manual machining experience, this is a career you should explore!

Why experienced Manual Lathe Machinists join the Kimbrell’s Kustom team:

• Excellent Pay: You can earn up to $100,000 based on hourly rate of $30-$35 an hour, experience, skills, and overtime opportunities.
• Outstanding Work Environment: Enjoy working on custom machining projects in a neat, clean, and climate-controlled shop each day.
• Smaller Corporation: Become part of a tight knit company that feels more like family at Kimbrell’s Kustom Machine Shop.
• Variety in your Day: Work on machines for companies in various industries as well as custom repairs making each day exciting and different.
• Stable Industry: Kimbrell’s Kustom provides work for both industrial and commercial companies, including emergency repair services- meaning you will always have work!
• Great Hours with Overtime Opportunities: Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4pm; On call every 3 weeks and some Saturdays for overtime- which means more money for you!

Duties and Responsibilities of the Manual Lathe Machinist:

• Operate manual machines such as lathes and milling machines to fabricate parts according to blueprints, drawings or specific instructions.
• Set up machines by adjusting controls, tooling, and fixtures to ensure proper machining process.
• Select appropriate cutting tools and materials based on job requirements.
• Monitor machine operations to detect any issues or deviations from specifications; make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to prioritize tasks and meet production schedules

About the Company:

Kimbrell’s Kustom Machine Shop, Inc. provides years of experience in the machining industry. Owner, Scott Kimbrell served 4 years as a machinist in the US Navy and has 33 years of experience in CNC, conventional machining, repair work and production. Our employees bring over 200 years of combined experience with tool making, prototype machinery, die cast molds, plastic injection molding, specialty grinding, packaging machinery, and precision machining.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.