Machinist

Celeros Flow Technology LLC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Celeros Flow Technology is seeking a Machinist with Boring Mill experience in Pasadena, TX. You will interpret drawings and machine components, focusing on pumps or rotating equipment in a shop setting.

A safety-first mindset and teamwork with Multi-Skilled technicians are essential. Responsibilities include setting up and operating Horizontal Boring Mills, reading work orders, inspecting pieces with precision tools, and supporting process improvements under the Shop Foreman.

Qualifications

• Read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and perform basic math.
• Proficiency with measuring devices and basic shop math.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Large Horizontal Boring Mill.
• Operate manual mills, lathes, VTLs and milling machines—setup and operation.
• Read and interpret work orders; select proper tooling/programs.
• Inspect production pieces with gauges and micrometers; adjust tooling.
• Maintain safety procedures and a clean, safe work environment.
• Assist manufacturing engineering with process improvements.

Skills

English proficiency

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Team collaboration

Overtime readiness

Mathematics basics

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

MACHINIST - Boring Mill Experience Required

Pay Rate: $38-40/hour plus $2.50/hour shift diff - based on experience

Join our team as a Machinist! The Machinist will be responsible for interpreting drawings to machine completed and repaired components. There will be an emphasis on pumps or rotating equipment in a shop environment. We will look to you to bring a safety-first mindset. You’ll work collaboratively with other Multi-Skilled technicians under the direction of the Shop Foreman.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating Large Horizontal Boring Mill.
• Manual milling machines, Lathes, Vertical Turning Lathes and milling machines – Setup and operation
• Reading and interpreting work orders to select proper work center and identify required tooling and/or programs necessary to perform the operation.
• Makes standard shop calculations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds and speeds, to machine a variety of materials efficiently.
• Obtaining and installing proper tooling, such as jaws, chucks, tombstones, fixtures, and cutting tools.
• Using various gauges and precision instruments (i.e. intra-mics, profilometers for finish surface requirements, calipers, ID/OD micrometers, indicators, and special gaging equipment, etc.) to inspect production pieces to make necessary program and tooling adjustments.
• Cleaning and removing burrs after the operation is completed.
• Assisting manufacturing engineering in process improvements.
• Returning tooling and reporting any difficulties with tooling or material.
• Work from prints, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Develop skills and ability to run the CNC Horizontal Boring Mill. Giddings & Lewis
• Immediately notifies shop supervision of any non-conformances / discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that interfaces well with customers and company team members.
• Follow safety procedures to assure a clean and safe work environment is promoted and maintained.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all machine tools in your area of responsibility in order to produce various parts within specifications from blueprints.
• Read and understand basic manufacturing mechanical blueprints, and use good basic math skills in addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and work with fractional measurements and decimals.
• Proficiency with measuring equipment, such as calipers, gauges and micrometers.
• Computer proficiency. Work accurately with basic keyboard and monitor interfaced with the mainframe computer to enter work order data and correct qualities as required.
• Hold very close tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Exceptional teamwork skills and strong communication and writing skills.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn to use a micrometer, depth micrometer, dial indicators and other precision measuring instruments.
• A demonstrated history of good attendance and a safe work record.
• Safety and Quality oriented, with attention to detail.
• You also will need to be willing to work overtime, call-ins, etc. as needed to meet customer requirements.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 8+ years of manual machining working with manual Horizontal Boring Mills and surface grinders
• Experience working with very tight tolerance of +/- .001.
• Experience working with stainless steel or duplex stainless steel preferred as well as other exotic metals
• Horizontal boring mill experience is a must.

WHAT WE DO

Celeros Flow Technology is helping to engineer a more sustainable future by developing products for emerging carbon capture and storage applications, new nuclear, and renewable energy while supporting existing customers to decarbonize their operations. Our full lifecycle solutions are designed to reduce emissions, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver sustainable returns. Together, we can create a safer, more resilient, and cleaner energy future.