Job Title:  Senior Machinist | Sr. Machine Operator

 

Location: Conroe, Texas

 

Brief Description:

The Sr. Machinist will oversee work on a manual /CNC lathe which ensures cutting a variety of mud motor parts.  All machinists should ensure each part of all measurements are accurate and that all parts are usable after cutting.  This role is also responsible for visual inspection of all parts upon completion and QA/QC of all parts before taken out of lathe. 

 

The Sr. Machinist role will report directly to the Machine Shop Supervisor (Production Foreman).

 

Detailed Description:

Oversee inspection of all parts produced or machinedRepair all equipment brought to the machine shopProvide effective QA/QC procedures during production Ability to work independently in troubleshooting and resolving problems concerning machining operationsPerform secondary machining operations on components parts as requiredPerform detailed analysis of the component parts configuration/dimensions to determine efficiency in machining operations required for productionAssess worn parts to determine whether they need to be repaired or replacedWork with engineering and fellow supervisory personnel to troubleshoot and resolve design equipment and work through operating difficultiesPerform preventive maintenance duties as scheduled by the maintenance departmentProvide training of lower-level machinist, answering work questions, resolving operating difficulties and reviewing completed work assignmentsDocument inspections, test results, repair work done Oversee cleanliness and organization of the shop Ensure that all equipment is clean and in good working orderSafely operate forklift to move equipment around the yardPerforms other related duties as assignedLoad machine with workpieces or raw materialsStrong familiarity with CAD drawings and geometric dimensioning testing

 

Job Requirements:

Solid experience using various measuring equipmentAbility to operate an overhead crane Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of reporting ongoing work activities to coworkers and third partyMaintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects Knowledge and experience with tools and materialsBroad knowledge of machining techniques to perform advanced setup operationsProficient in the use of cutting tools & measuring equipmentAbility to read and understand blueprints drawingsAbility to work independently to troubleshoot and resolve problems concerning machining operations and toolsAbility to lead by example and be a good mentor to junior employeesDemonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills, including ability to promptly give and follow directions when working with others Ability to handle multiple projects and supervisors at once Must have good interpersonal and communication skills including ability to interact productively with coworkers and third partiesAbility to use a variety of hand and power tools to perform a range of mechanically oriented functions including independent use of heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools Ability to safely navigate the shop work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather) Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while potentially walking on uneven surfaces Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to field and operational work areas Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems Stay alert and focused up including occasional extended work periods Must be willing and able to be on call after hours and work on weekendsWear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent2+ years of experience on running a manual lathe and/or CNC machineMust live within a 1 hour driving distance of the shopAvailability to work on call rotation as well as overtime

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience machining API connections. to the preferred qualificationsExperience training junior machinistsOracle experience

 

Additional Details:

The Sr. Machinist must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. The typical work environment will be in the shop or field which will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.