Machine Operator (CNC) - Steel Pipe OCTG

Centric Pipe, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Pipe, LLC is seeking an experienced CNC Machine Operator for steel OCTG components in our Houston facility. The role focuses on high parts-per-hour output while maintaining tight tolerances and strong quality control.

The candidate must be able to read specifications, work required overtime, and perform physical labor including standing for long periods and lifting up to 55 lbs occasionally. Join a team delivering precision pipe products to customers.

Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime to meet production needs.
• Aptitude to read and interpret product specifications and travelers.
• Strong manual dexterity and visual acuity for precision work.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathe to machine steel OCTG components to tight tolerances.
• Interpret work orders and travelers and verify conformance to specifications.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and report quality issues promptly.
• Collaborate with team to meet parts/hour goals and production schedules.

Skills

CNC lathe operation

OCTG knowledge

Reading blueprints

Tools

Dial indicators

Calipers

Micrometers

Diameter Tape

Job description

# Machine Operator (CNC) - Steel Pipe OCTGTX-HOU-10521 - Houston, TX 77044 **Position Title:** We are actively seeking CNC operators who have knowledge of CNC lathes - preference for those who have worked in the steel pipe industry. Thread design lathed is most commonly a semi-premium thread / modified buttress. **Hours:** We require schedule flexibility. Current and planned production is 4-6 days, 12-hour shifts | **CNC** **Machine Operator – Steel Pipe / Oil Country Tubular Goods OCTG****Description:** The positions we hire are production-based focused with high parts/hour goals. We are in the business of OCTG (oil country tubular goods) and we deliver to our customers finely machined products with tight tolerances. * Ability to work overtime in order to meet the needs of the operation.* Acute visual ability to observe product nonconformance. Visual ability consisting of strong close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.* Perform intense manual labor with long work hours. Ability to stand for a long period of time; bend, stoop, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move around work area.* Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with arms.* Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs occasionally, and 20 lbs regularly.* Demonstrates skill in operating equipment.* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.* Ability to read a minimum of Jaeger 2 or equivalent type and size letter at a distance of not less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger test chart.* Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and mass; and interpret bar graphs.* Aptitude to calculate and use the following instruments – Scale in 1/8”, 1/16”, 1/32” and 1/64” increments – 12” to 72” long; Protractor Head, Diameter Tape – 100’s increments, Micrometers, Diameter Tape – 1/64” increments, 6” Vernier Caliper, 50’ Tapes, Ring Gauges, Squares, Levels, Line Levels, Various Tape Measures, Conversion Charts (Decimal to Fraction, Fraction to Decimal), Tri-Square, String Line, Feeler Gauges, Overhead Scale, Dial Indicators, Calipers* Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with employees via conversation or in writing.* Ability to read and interpret product specifications such as work orders and travelers.* Ability to effectively present information to management.* Ability to effectively speak before groups and/or customers.* Ability to speak, read, and write English for the purpose of product specification interpretation and training and safety materials comprehension.