Field Machinist

Leverage Mechanical Services; Sulphur, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Leverage Mechanical Services is seeking a skilled machinist to perform field machining on client sites and support shop-based tasks. You will determine procedures, set up and operate various machines, and ensure precise dimensions with precision tools.

The role requires travel up to 60% to job sites, frequent exposure to industrial environments, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Machining experience preferred (1-3 years).
• Must be able to work in US.

Responsibilities

• Determine work procedures, machine tools, equipment, and attachments to be used for assigned work.
• Use of precision measuring instruments and equipment to attain accurate dimensions and maintain tolerances.
• Set up/operate machines including lathes, mills, drills, grinders, saws, etc.
• Perform field machining on client sites: pipe cutting and beveling, flange resurfacing, drilling and tapping, milling bases, line boring, etc.
• Travel requirements: 0% - 60% to job sites; work in plant environments with noise.
• Must wear safety equipment as required and be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Skills

Machining

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Description

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following:

• Determine work procedures, machine tools, equipment, and attachments to be used for
• assigned work
• Use of precision measuring instruments and equipment such as Vernier calipers, height
• gauges, inside, outside, and depth micrometers, parallels, gage blocks, dial indicators,
• surface gages to attain accurate dimensions and maintain tolerances
• Set up/operate machines, including but not limited to pipe cutting, flange facing, lathes,
• mills, drills, grinders, saws, boring equipment, etc.
• Performs field machining services on client work sites performing any of the following duties:
• Pipe cutting and beveling
• Flange resurfacing
• Drilling and tapping
• Milling motor or pump bases
• Line boring
• Key-way cutting
• Shaft turning
• Metal disintegration bolt removal
• Travel Requirements: 0% - 60%
• Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere
• Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel
• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis
• Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds
• Must be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field duties
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to communicate effectively
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employees to investigations
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations
• Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver within a refinery or plant environment includes the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
• Ability to maintain focus and multitask

Requirements

Qualifications

• Machining: 1-3 years (Preferred)
• US work authorization (Required)
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)