Machinist

Date: Apr 21, 2026

Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Company: Ruhrpumpen

Recruiter:
Angela Reece  Hiring Manager:
Hector H Torres Jr .  Department:
Machining - SC HOU  ​​​​​​​Location:
Texas 

Working at Ruhrpumpen means being part of a team that values innovation, dynamism, and creativity. Continue developing your career with us and watch your potential grow. 

Job Purpose

This position must  apply technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to operate, set up, and use machine tools to create precision parts and instruments. Link it to the study plan:

Job Responsibilities

Set up and prepare machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, or CNC machines, for operation by installing cutting tools, fixtures, and workpieces.

Select and install cutting tools, inserts, and tool holders based on job requirements, material properties, and machining processes.

Operate machine tools to perform machining operations, including turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and threading, to produce precision parts with tight tolerances.

Load and unload workpieces into machine tools manually or using material handling equipment, ensuring proper alignment and secure clamping to prevent movement during machining.

Inspect machined parts visually and dimensionally using precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges, to verify conformance to specifications.

Adjustments: Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to machine settings, cutting speeds, and feed rates as needed to maintain quality, accuracy, and productivity.

Knowledge

Competencies

Effective Communication - Effective Communication

Results Oriented - Achieving Results

Continuous Improvement - Technology

Operational Leadership - Role, function, responsibility

Proactivity and Sense of Urgency - Initiative

Person Development - Trust and Serenity

Change Management -Supports Change

Synergy / Teamwork - Relationship Building

Quality and key tools - High Quality

Change Management - Adaptation to Change

Problem Solving -Solving Problems

Continuous Improvement - Implementing Ideas

Synergy / Teamwork - Team Sense

Continuous Improvement - Improvements

Person Development - Stress Management

Proactivity and Sense of Urgency - Creativity

Effective Communication - Listen carefully

Skills/ Languages

Experience

At Ruhrpumpen, we value every employee, recognizing that each person contributes to our success through their position. Open yourself to new opportunities and ways to grow.  I live Ruhrpumpen!