Machinist Level I

Drilling Tools Master; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Drilling Tools International, Inc. seeks a Full Time Machinist at Midland, TX. The role produces machined parts and API connections using manual or CNC lathes, while maintaining quality and safety standards per company policies.

Responsibilities include crane operations, loading/unloading, inspecting parts against drawings, and tool maintenance. GED/HS diploma preferred with 1 year machining experience and familiarity with API threads.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret charts, drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to record tool specifications for quality and performance.
• Expectations include following work Instructions and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools such as lathes to produce metal parts.
• Crane operations, lifting, holding and indicate parts.
• Monitor and control feed rate and speed; plan cutting sequence.

Skills

Technical communication

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Safety procedures

Education

GED/HS Diploma

Tools

Lathes

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Midland DTR - Midland, TX 79707

Position Type: Full Time

Responsible for the production of machined parts including API connections by setting up, and operating a manual or CNC machine lathe, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies. Machinists are expected to adhere all safety and quality policies of Drilling Tools International, Inc.

Education

GED or High School Diploma preferred

Experience

• 1 year of machining experience preferred
• Familiarity of API threads
• Previous QC inspection and tool measurement experience preferred

Key Responsibilities/ Essential Functions of the Position

• Crane operations, lifting, holding and indicate parts
• Operate machine tools such as lathes to produce metal parts
• Proficient loading and unloading and operation of machinery
• Check and review accuracy of work against written blueprints and specifications
• Gauge and inspect parts to drawing specifications / tolerances
• Calculate where to cut and bore
• Determine how much material to remove
• Monitor and control feed rate and speed
• Plan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations
• Ensure work piece is properly lubricated and/or cooled
• Replacement of dull cutting tools
• General clean up and maintenance of work area
• Daily machine inspections
• Other duties as assigned

QualificationsQualifications

• Ability to communicate on technical issues.
• Ability to record tool specifications for quality and performance purposes
• Must be able to read and interpret charts, drawings and blueprints
• Must be able to read, interpret and follow work instructions