Manual Machinist

Join Ethos Energy’s growing Engine Repair Operations (ERO) team in Houston, TX, as a Manual Machinist supporting our Light Turbines business unit. In this hands‑on role, you will use your machining expertise to produce high‑quality precision components, support production operations, and help keep critical equipment and tooling running efficiently. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this position is ideal for an experienced machinist with at least 5 years of experience working with close tolerances on manual lathes, grinders, and mills, along with basic routine machine and tool maintenance.

• Machine precision parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other manual or advanced machine tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, sample parts, and engineering information to determine machining methods, sequences, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools; monitor feed, speed, and performance throughout the machining process.
• Measure, inspect, and test completed parts using precision instruments to verify quality and conformance to specifications.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock for required cuts and machining operations.
• Select appropriate tools, machines, materials, fixtures, and tooling to support production and special engineering needs.
• Program and operate numerically controlled machine tools and related electronic instruments as needed.
• Support fabrication projects from planning through assembly, inspection, and testing.
• Maintain tool inventory and perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and basic maintenance on machines, tools, and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing teams to share technical information and support shop efficiency.
• Hold tolerances at or below .005".
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong hands‑on experience with manual machines, including horizontal lathes, vertical milling machines, and surface grinders.
• Skilled in using precision tools, gauges, micrometers, and indicators to inspect and verify work.
• Capable of machining to tight tolerances below .0005 inches.
• Able to safely operate powered hand tools and perform routine preventative maintenance on machines and tools.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• General understanding of gas turbines, gearboxes, centrifugal compressors, or similar rotating equipment.

• Must have minimum of 5 years’ experience working with close tolerances on manual lathes, grinders and mills and performing basic routine maintenance on machines & tools.

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.

• Able to stand for long periods of time and lift to 30lbs

• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

Ethos Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.