Senior Machinist

Tulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Machinist in Portlethen. The role involves manufacturing and supplying drill pipes and tubular components, inspection, and advanced machining work. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of machine shop experience and proficiency in API drilling threads and FANUC operating systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a machine shop environment.
• Experience in cutting API and/or Premium drilling threads.
• Knowledge and programming experience with FANUC systems.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and supply drill strings, tubulars, and components.
• Inspect and repair tubular equipment to ensure integrity.
• Perform advanced machine operations and assist in developing trainee machinists.

Skills

Cutting API and Premium drilling threads

Operating systems

Programming FANUC

Advanced machine operations and threading

Use of IMTE

Job description

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

Duties include:

• Drill Strings and Tubulars: Manufacture and supply of drill pipes, collars, and other tubular components. Wellbore Integrity?
• Inspection and Repair: Comprehensive services to ensure the integrity and performance of tubular equipment. Wellbore Integrity?
• Hardbanding and Welding: Advanced techniques to enhance the durability and lifespan of drilling tools.
• 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.
• Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP): Used to transition between drill collars and standard drill pipe, providing enhanced weight and flexibility in the drill string.
• Drill Collars: Thick-walled tubulars that provide weight on bit (WOB) while maintaining directional control and minimizing vibration.
• Non-Magnetic Collars: Used for Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and Logging While Drilling (LWD) applications to prevent magnetic interference.
• Subs and Crossovers: Custom-engineered components that connect different drill string elements or enable tool compatibility.

Qualifications & Experience

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