Machinist

INVISTA; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

INVISTA's Victoria, Texas, Maintenance team is seeking a Machinist to support precision machining for rotating and fixed equipment, employing manual skills while contributing to CNC work. Read blueprints, use precision measuring tools, and apply CAD/CAM methods to inspect, document, and reverse engineer parts when drawings are unavailable.

The role involves field machining as needed, collaboration with the Shops & Services group, and occasional after-hours work; safety and compliance are

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual lathes and mills.
• Ability to read and apply blueprints.
• Experience with precision measuring tools and tight tolerances.
• Reverse engineering parts without drawings.
• Experience with CNC machining and CAM tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes and mills and CNC machines.
• Machine and inspect components for rotating equipment.
• Perform field machining on heads, flanges, bases.
• Read OEM drawings and tolerance data.
• Support shop planning, estimating, and documentation.
• Propose process improvements.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC machining

Blueprints reading

Precision measurement

Reverse engineering

CAD/CAM basics

Tools

CAM software

CNC controls

Measurement tools

Job description

INVISTA's Victoria, Texas, Maintenance team is seeking a Machinist to support precision machining for rotating and fixed equipment. In this role, you will support precision machining, leveraging manual machining skills while contributing to the shop's continued growth in computer numerical control (CNC) machining.

Our Team

This role is part of our Shops & Services organization which includes machine shop, welding shop, relief valve shop, and control valve shop operations. Team members work closely together to provide repair, maintenance, and fabrication services for plant equipment and components. The work environment is highly collaborative and requires individuals who can work independently, contribute to team-based maintenance activities, and adapt to changing business needs. While most work is performed in the shop, occasional field support may be required.

What You Will Do

• Operate manual lathes and mills, as well as CNC machining equipment, to achieve required precision tolerances.
• Machine, inspect, measure, repair, and manufacture components for rotating and fixed equipment, including reverse engineering parts when drawings are unavailable.
• Perform field machining on equipment such as heads, flanges, and equipment bases.
• Read and apply blueprints, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guidance, drawings, and assembly tolerances.
• Use precision measuring tools and computer-aided design (CAD) tools to inspect components and document or update reverse-engineering drawings.
• Support estimating, planning, materials, scheduling, work-order documentation, and customer communication.
• Proactively identify improvements to the work backlog, shop processes, practices, tooling, and procedures.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience operating manual lathes and mills.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and holding tight tolerances.
• Experience reading and following blueprints.
• Experience reproducing a part without a drawing through reverse engineering.
• Experience using computer technology in a machining or industrial work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Availability to work scheduled or unscheduled hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs. Extended turnaround schedules may be required.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, goggles, hard hats, flame-resistant clothing, gloves, and safety boots, in accordance with the job safety analysis for the task.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and inclement conditions.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, vessel or column ladders, and ladders associated with scaffolds.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience programming and operating CNC lathes and mills, including use of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
• Experience inspecting and repairing medium-to-large rotating equipment casings, shafts, and related parts, including line boring, milling split lines, drilling, and tapping.
• Experience with field machining of heads, flanges, and equipment bases.
• Experience using 3D parts scanning, precision inspection, or CAD tools for drawing development.
• Experience with a workflow, work-order, or computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), such as SAP or LeanKit.
• Experience working in a team-based maintenance environment.
• Experience setting up and operating balancing machines for impellers, shafts, or rotating equipment.

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.

This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for unescorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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