# Manual Machinist

> 1 Resource Group · Vidor, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-30

**Salary:** USD 25–32

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Contract to Hire

## Description

**1 Resource Group** is seeking a skilled **Manual Machinist** to join our client's machine shop team in Vidor, TX The ideal candidate will have experience operating conventional machine tools, performing precision machining, welding, metalizing, and equipment repair. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality work while maintaining a safe work environment.

## Requirements

-   Observe all Safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection).
-   Record all data necessary to produce expected service and/or design results, including sizing’s and illustrations.
-   Use measuring devices and techniques correctly to assure proper sizing’s. 
-   Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes (e.g., horizontal and vertical mills and horizontal boring mills).
-   Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) and spray welding techniques as needed. 
-   Understand materials and applications as required
-   Set up and perform tool-post grinding operations (e.g., precision surface facing), broaching procedures, and Babbitt bearing work.
-   Use various hand-held and stationary power and non-power tolls, including but not limited to band saws, belt sanders, hand grinders, files, etc.
-   Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and/or to observe safety precautions.
-   Assist other machinist in department with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor and shop manager.
-   Assist other shop departments with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor and shop manager. 
-   Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor. 

  
$25.00-$32.00 HR DOE  

**Qualifications:**

-   High School diploma, plus trade school, vocational/technical school, military, or on-the-job training and/or certifications.
-   Laser alignment and field balancing ability preferred, but not required.

## Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance offered.

## Apply

[Apply at 1 Resource Group](https://apply.workable.com/1-resource-group/j/D588C3B66B/apply)

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