Senior Machinist

Tulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Machinist to join their dynamic team. This role involves manufacturing and supplying high-quality drill pipes and tubular components while ensuring the integrity and performance of drilling tools. With a focus on advanced machine operations, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in a machine shop environment, along with essential experience in cutting API and premium drilling threads. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and contribute to the development of trainee machinists, ensuring a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a machine shop environment required.
• Experience cutting API and/or Premium drilling threads is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and supply drill pipes and tubular components.
• Perform advanced machine operations and threading to required tolerances.

Skills

Advanced Machine Operations

Thread Cutting

Inspection Skills

Welding Techniques

Programming (FANUC)

IMTE Proficiency

Education

5+ Years in Machine Shop Environment

Tools

FANUC Systems

Job description

Our client based in Portlethen are looking for a Senior Machinist to join their team on a Staff basis.

Duties include:

1. Drill Strings and Tubulars: Manufacture and supply of drill pipes, collars, and other tubular components.
2. Inspection and Repair: Comprehensive services to ensure the integrity and performance of tubular equipment.
3. Hardbanding and Welding: Advanced techniques to enhance the durability and lifespan of drilling tools.
4. Drill Pipes: Manufactured to industry standards (API and premium grades), available in a range of sizes and connection types. Designed for high strength, fatigue resistance, and durability.
5. Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP): Used to transition between drill collars and standard drill pipe, providing enhanced weight and flexibility in the drill string.
6. Drill Collars: Thick-walled tubulars that provide weight on bit (WOB) while maintaining directional control and minimizing vibration.
7. Non-Magnetic Collars: Used for Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and Logging While Drilling (LWD) applications to prevent magnetic interference.
8. Subs and Crossovers: Custom-engineered components that connect different drill string elements or enable tool compatibility.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Minimum 5 years in a machine shop environment
2. Experience cutting API and/or Premium drilling threads (essential)
3. Knowledge of operating systems (essential) FANUC (preferred)
4. Experience in programming (essential) FANUC (preferred)
5. Perform advanced machine operations and threading to required tolerances.
6. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of IMTE.
7. Assist in the development and guidance of trainee machinists.