Job Overview:
The Machinist I plays a crucial role in supporting production by operating machinery to fabricate various one-off parts and tooling requirements. They ensure adherence to safety protocols while assisting the Aftermarket team in their operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Machine parts to specifications using manual machine tools like drills, lathes, and milling machines.
- Perform repair and restoration of parts to support the turbocharger service business.
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work.
- Conduct dimensional layout on all machined parts to ensure conformity to prints and routing instructions, completing applicable documentation.
- Identify and execute multiple surface finishes as required.
- Deburr and stamp parts according to specifications.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, jaw attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
- Monitor machine feed and speed during the machining process, ensuring proper operation.
- Maintain a clean work area by emptying waste containers, disposing of used oil, sweeping chips, and replacing broken pallets.
- Read job cards to determine product details, instructions, specifications, machining time, and quantities.
- Adjust machine offsets such as wear, geometry, and cutter compensation.
- Observe all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety rules, including machining guards, lifting techniques, and slips and falls prevention.
- Independently operate assigned machines like lathes and mills, including setup procedures.
- Handle multiple types of machines efficiently as required.
- Operate all machine tools necessary for the job.
- Utilize advanced trade mathematics along with complicated drawings and specifications.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution required.
- Minimum 0-2 years of experience in manual machining, preferably in oil & gas, power, heavy equipment, or automation & controls.
- Knowledge of precision measuring tools such as dial and Vernier calipers, ID MICS, depth mics, ball mics, etc.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and perform physical labor involving standing, bending, or kneeling.
- Adaptability to evolving work requirements in a team environment.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Certification to operate a forklift, pallet jack, and crane.
- Vo Tech Certificate.
- Knowledge of oilfield assemblies and parts.
- Ability to read and understand instructions, perform quality control, and adhere to safety guidelines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Capability to read, evaluate, and respond to product specifications and drawings.
- Comfortable with various types of metal cutting machinery, demonstrating mechanical aptitude.
Competencies:
- Safety focused
- Service-oriented
- Business focused
- A self-starter
- Dependable
- Strong teamwork skills
- Results oriented
- Sense of urgency