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Manual Machinist

Tencarva Machinery Company, New York, NY, United States


Description
We’re hiring a

MANUAL

Machinist to support our service and repair operations. This is a precision machining role within an industrial, OEM-authorized repair environment - not a production or CNC position. You will be responsible for setting up and operating manual machines to repair or fabricate components for industrial pumps and rotating equipment. Much of the work involves one‑off parts, reverse engineering worn components, and holding tight tolerances on critical fits.

About Tencarva
Tencarva Machinery is a distributor, engineering and design partner, and OEM-authorized repair network within the process equipment/flow control market. With 38 locations across 17 states, Tencarva provides end‑to‑end, whole‑system solutions for over 18,000 active customers across many verticals, including industrial, municipal water/wastewater, power generation, oil/gas, mining/aggregates, and automotive. Our service offerings include system analysis and design, applications engineering, custom fabrication of equipment packages, automation & controls, equipment remanufacturing, and thermal hard coatings. tencarva.com

The Role
This is a hands‑on manual machining role in a repair shop environment. You’ll work from worn components, sketches, and drawings to machine parts used in the rebuild of pumps and rotating equipment. This is not repetitive production work. Each job can be different, requiring careful setup, measurement, and adjustment to achieve proper fit and function.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Set up and operate manual lathes, vertical mills (Bridgeport), boring mills, and VTLs

Machine shafts, sleeves, bushings, and other components used in rotating equipment

Perform turning, boring, grooving, threading, and milling operations

Hold tight tolerances on bearing fits and critical surfaces

Measure and verify work using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, and precision tools

Reverse engineer parts from worn components, sketches, or limited documentation

Select tooling, speeds, and feeds based on material and application

Inspect finished components to ensure accuracy and quality

Work closely with mechanics to ensure proper fit and function of machined parts

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Why Join Tencarva

Day shift, Monday–Friday schedule

Shop-based role - no production line work

Annual Incentive

Quarterly Shop Incentives

Profit Sharing (via 401k)

Paid Time Off (plus 10 paid Holidays)

Stable, established organization with no history of layoffs

Real‑world machining work - not repetitive production

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Requirements
What You’ll Need to Be Successful (Required)

Experience setting up and operating manual machining equipment (lathe and mill required)

VTL (vertical turret lathe) experience required

Ability to independently set up and complete jobs from start to finish

Experience holding tight tolerances (typically ±.002” or better, depending on application)

Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints

Strong problem‑solving ability when working from worn parts, limited documentation, or general descriptions

Preferred (Not Required)

Experience with boring mills or large shaft work

Experience in a job shop or repair environment (vs production machining)

Exposure to pumps or rotating equipment

Relevant Experience / Key Skills
Manual machining, engine lathe, Bridgeport mill, vertical turret lathe (VTL), boring mill, precision machining, tight tolerances, 4-jaw chuck, shaft repair, reverse engineering, industrial repair, job shop machining, rotating equipment.

The duties, responsibilities, and activities described above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Additionally, please note that the job title for this posting is designed to be descriptive and may not reflect the official title used internally for job classification purposes.

Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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