Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator
Location: Katy, TX, 77493
Duration: 6+ Months
Pay rate: $21.00/hr $28.00/hr on W2 without benefits

Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday or Friday
• 6:00 AM 2:30 PM
• Typically 40 hours per week
• Schedule may increase to 12-hour days depending on production demands.
• Schedule may occasionally be adjusted to 8-hour days based on business needs.

Summary:

The Machine Operator is responsible for helping provide safe, efficient and reliable product and service delivery to customers, and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery. The Machine Operator ensures equipment is delivered on time and according to operational demands, and maintains shop and field equipment.

This role is based in a manufacturing environment producing bits for downhole drilling and includes hands-on assembly, material handling, equipment operation, and cross-training across multiple production activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform cutting, finishing, and assembly activities.
• Utilize various hand tools and equipment to complete production tasks.
• Rotate through different manufacturing activities as part of cross-training initiatives.
• Participate in pre-job and Toolbox meetings with crew members.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities for a designated role.
• Maintain equipment according to procedures, reporting problems or deviations.
• Operate equipment according to procedures, competency levels and job requirement.
• Identify opportunities to improve the production process.
• Participate in failure investigations when relevant.
• Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement.

Experience & Skills

Required Experience

• Manufacturing, production, warehouse, or similar industrial experience.

Required Skills

• Comfortable operating tools and production equipment.
• Basic computer skills (email, basic computer navigation).
• Ability to learn manufacturing processes and systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to speak up regarding unsafe conditions.

Training Provided

• All process-specific duties will be trained onsite.
• Training provided on manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• SAP system training provided.
• Cross-training across multiple production functions.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday or Friday
• 6:00 AM 2:30 PM
• Typically 40 hours per week
• Schedule may increase to 12-hour days depending on production demands.
• Schedule may occasionally be adjusted to 8-hour days based on business needs.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform manual production and assembly work.
• Regular movement of production materials.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment such as:
• Pipe wrenches
• Die grinders
• Impact tools
• Chain-related lifting/support tools
• Various assembly and production tools
• Ability to work in a physically active manufacturing environment.
• Must successfully complete the required fit-for-duty/physical agility assessment during onboarding.

Safety

• Strong commitment to HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) principles.
• Expected to identify and communicate unsafe conditions.
• PPE will be provided.

Interview Process

• Interviews may be conducted in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your email address

Experience:

• Manufacturing and Production : 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driving License (Required)

Work Location: In person