Machinist

PHX Energy Services - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

We have an opening for a night shift Machinist (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM) based out of our Houston, TX location. Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance, Fab and Machining Manager, the Machinist applies basic skills and appropriate machining practices in turning, milling, and tooling processes as specified by work orders, blueprints, set-up sheets and verbal instructions. Responsibilities include machining parts to consistently meet or exceed production, safety, and quality targets for each assignment.

Responsibilities

• Review procedures, work orders, blueprints, set-up sheets and verbal work instructions to plan the job layout with as few set-ups as possible.
• Perform programming and program editing at machine controls if needed.
• Select the correct machine and tooling to do the job.
• Gather required tooling and fixtures or place order with tool room if necessary.
• Set-up machine as required using prescribed detail and operating procedures.
• Calculate speeds, feeds, depths of cuts and tapers for machining.
• Identify the type of material being used and perform hardness testing.
• Correct or modify tooling call-outs, offsets, speeds and feeds to allow for variations in the material.
• Perform diversified machining operations and finish complex parts that include exact placement of features, tapers, and tolerances of less than .005.
• Meet or exceed manufacturing, safety, and quality targets consistently.
• Use measuring devices to check all part dimensions.
• Perform and evaluate all Level I Non-Destructive Testing on finished part.
• Complete all inspection documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Use material handling equipment to move parts and components to and from work area.
• Practice good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Report any operational problems or safety issues with machinery, tools, or equipment to Management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 6 years of machining experience required.
• At least 4 years in a similar environment and/or 4 years of in-house experience.
• Ability to run all mills, lathes, and manual machines to complete a part.
• Ability to interpret complicated drawings with multiple views and machining surfaces.
• Proficient with gauges and measuring instruments.
• Understanding and practice of geometric tolerance.
• Ability to process necessary information from machine controls and edit programs accordingly.