Manual latheMilling Machinist II – Machine Shop

Weatherford; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Manual Lathe/Milling Machinist II in the Machine Shop to machine, repair, and refurbish downhole tools and tubular products using manual lathes and mills. You will cut and recut API threads, read engineering drawings, perform precision inspections, and maintain records while complying with API, quality, and safety standards.

The role requires 4 years of manual lathe/milling experience in Oil & Gas, and willingness to work shifts, overtime, and travel up

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of manual lathe/milling machining experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience with API thread repair, downhole tools, and tubular products.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work shift schedules and overtime as required.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up manual lathe/milling machines.
• Machine, repair, and refurbish downhole tools and tubular products.
• Cut and recut API, premium, tubing, casing threads.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Conduct routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with API, quality, and safety requirements.
• Maintain production and inspection records.
• Support continuous improvement, 5S and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams.

Skills

Manual Lathe

Milling Operations

API 7-1

API 5CT

API 6A

Downhole Tool Repair

Tubing & Casing Threading

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Precision Measurement

Micrometers

Verniers

Machine Setup

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Quality Control

Oil & Gas Manufacturing

Safety Compliance

Education

High School or Technical Diploma

Job description

Overview

The Manual lathe\\milling Machinist II – Machine Shop responsible for machining, repairing, and refurbishing downhole tools, tubular products, and oilfield equipment using manual lathes. Performs API thread cutting, recutting, precision machining, inspection, and equipment maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up manual lathe\\milling machines.
• Machine, repair, and refurbish downhole tools and tubular products.
• Cut and recut API, premium, tubing, casing threads.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Conduct routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with API, quality, and safety requirements.
• Maintain production and inspection records.
• Support continuous improvement, 5S and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams.

Skills

• Manual Lathe\\milling Operations
• Precision Machining
• API 7-1, API 5CT & API 6A
• Downhole Tool Repair
• Tubing & Casing Threading
• Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• Micrometers & Verniers
• Machine Setup & Calibration
• Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance
• Quality Control
• Oil & Gas Manufacturing
• Safety Compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum High School, ITI, or Technical Diploma in a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of manual lathe\\Milling machining experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience with API thread repair, downhole tools, and tubular products.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work shift schedules and overtime as required.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

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