Machinist II: Precision Setup & Machining

Warren CAT; Midland (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Warren CAT in Midland, TX is seeking a Machinist II to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and NC machines to fabricate parts.

You will study blueprints, measure and mark dimensions, align fixtures, and control speeds and feeds while verifying workmanship and conformance to specifications. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of related experience, along with willingness to travel up to 10% and perform duties in a safety sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Successfully complete Work Steps assessment.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut; or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; adjust machine controls or control media as required.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly.
• Verify dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
• Develop specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

3–5 years related experience

Job description

Warren CAT in Midland, TX is seeking a Machinist II to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and NC machines to fabricate parts.

You will study blueprints, measure and mark dimensions, align fixtures, and control speeds and feeds while verifying workmanship and conformance to specifications. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of related experience, along with willingness to travel up to 10% and perform duties in a safety sensitive environment.