Temporary Manual Machinist

Temporary Manual Machinist – DXP Enterprises, Inc.

Join us at DXP, a leader committed to high‑quality customer service and innovative industrial solutions. Since 1908, we have served industrial customers with products and technical services that reflect pride and spirit.

The Temporary Manual Machinist will review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output, plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job, take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping, select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job and perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages.

• Certificate in some form of machine shop technology or 2 years machinist apprenticeship.
• 1 year’s experience operating Manual Lathe Machines.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings with an understanding of Geometrical Tolerancing.
• Able to read and use measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, scales, and indicators.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Able to make tool offsets.
• Able to set‑up heavy parts using fixtures and jigs.
• Able to safely operate overhead cranes and jib cranes.

• Follow safety requirements.
• Follow job routers and work requirements.
• Perform machine set‑ups and operation.
• Produce quality parts that meet drawing requirements within time allocated.
• Perform inspections of equipment and tooling.
• Proper assembly of tooling, changing of inserts and use of pre‑setter.
• Maintain cleanliness of machine and work area.
• Perform daily maintenance on machine.

Physical Demand:
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Working Conditions:

Shop/Warehouse Environment.

Shift Time/Overtime:
Must be able to work day shift/night shift and overtime as necessary.

Education:

HS Diploma or GED.

Location:

Shreveport, LA, USA.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time regular employees, normally working a minimum of 30 hours per week including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, 401(k), paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional supplemental products. All part‑time and temporary employees are eligible for 401(k).

Minimum required salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V.