Machinist IV

TechnipFMC plc; Stephenville, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC plc is seeking an experienced machinist to produce precise components and protect tools from damage. You will work with limited supervision, read and apply engineering drawings and QAP documentation, and mentor others in the shop.

The role emphasizes setting up tooling, fixturing, and understanding CNC controls, G/M codes, and lean manufacturing practices to ensure top-quality outputs in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years machining experience with a focus on precision components.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and CMM reports.
• Strong understanding of G and M codes, and canned cycles."
• Proficient in fixturing, tool offsets, and measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Machining quality components to stated specifications.
• Protect machine tools from damage and crashes.
• Follow QAP documentation and standard procedures.
• Mentor junior machinists and work with limited supervision.

Skills

Machining experience

Read drawings & specs

G & M codes

CMM reports interpretation

Lean Methodology

5S principles

Tooling setup

Fixturing

CNC controls

Measurement instruments

Tools

CMM

Calipers

ID/OD micrometers

Job description

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TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

Will be directly responsible for machining quality components to stated specifications. Will be directly responsible for protecting machine tools from damage caused by “Crashes.” The position requires a high degree of independent thinking, attention to detail, and resourcefulness to translate specifications into component requirements and apply the best practices effectively. Receives little to no guidance with difficult technical and scheduling problems. Accuracy of machined components is required.

Job Description

• Work under limited supervision and follows written and/or verbal instructions and established procedures to perform standardized or advanced tasks.
• Effectively retrieve, understand, and adhere to QAP documentation.
• Perform autonomous maintenance as needed.
• Independently responsible and accountable for quality work.
• Act as a mentor to new machinists.

You are meant for this job if:

• 5 plus years machining experience, including the following:
• The ability to build and set all tooling, including but not limited to: Turning tools, grooving, and roughing, finishing, and contour tooling.
• Demonstrates proficiency to read, interpret drawings, technical specifications and CMM reports.
• Possess and demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills.
• Experience making tool and fixture offsets.
• Ability to identify all deviations in material requirements.
• Ability to utilize and provide advanced explanation of fixturing and machine offsets.
• A thorough understanding of G and M codes, canned cycles & circular interpolation.
• Must have experience in correct use and interpretation of all indicators, probing tools, as well as setting tool lengths at the machine.
• Advanced understanding and application of basic Lean Methodology.
• Proper use of all measuring instruments, including but not limited to: ID mics, OD mics, Calipers, Blade mics, Tri mics, etc.)
• Ability to use and set up technical tools and instruments required to perform product line duties.
• Advanced understanding of and ability to train on 5S principles.
• Master-level understanding of how to read and use measuring instruments.
• Accuracy and attention to detail with a master-level understanding of error proofing
• Capability to identify and setup fixturing for the parts in the cell/machine in accordance with set-up documentation.
• Understanding of how to build complex tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities in addition to key performance objectives.
• A thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience on the CMM preferable, MUST be able to interpret the CMM reports.
• General knowledge of basic Math, Geometry & Trigonometry.
• Good understanding of material properties preferred.
• Must be able to use all functions of CNC controls.
• Must be able to pass a written and practical test of competency.
• Ability to read programs and perform advanced editing.
• Ability to train machinists grades 10.2 and below.
• Proficient in running machines such as a saw, basic mills, MTO Mills, MTO Lathes and two-axis lathes.
• Ability to operate such machines as a robotic cell with no supervision, advanced bending tech with the ability to program the robots or complex mills with advanced and multiple set ups.

Spends 95% of the time in amanufacturing/shop environment and 5% in an office environment. Will be exposed to possible hazards including working with high-pressure equipment, working in limited spaces, high noise, inclement weather, chemicals, pressure testing, heavy lift operations and shop/field traffic.

Physical Demands:

Frequent walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing upward, crawling in limited workspaces, and repetitive lifting of components up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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