Machinist Level II

Drilling Tools International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Drilling Tools International in Houston, TX is seeking a Machinist to set up and operate manual or CNC lathes, producing machined parts and API connections while upholding safety and quality standards. Prior machining experience and the ability to read blueprints are preferred.

The role requires attention to tool specifications, documentation, and adherence to work instructions, with a focus on maintaining peak productivity in a dynamic shop environment.

Qualifications

• 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
• Proactive coordination with coworkers and supervisors to maintain peak productivity
• Ability to handle higher productivity levels with more detailed repair projects
• Works independently using best judgment with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

• Crane operations, lifting, holding and indicate parts
• Operate machine tools such as lathes to produce metal parts.
• Check and review accuracy of work against written blueprints and specifications
• 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
• Makes minor mechanical adjustments to equipment and assist maintenance manager with any major equipment repairs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication on technical issues

Record tool specifications

Read blueprints

Follow work instructions

Coordinate with team

Productivity under pressure

Independent work

Education

GED or High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Houston DTR - Houston, TX 77073, 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: 1-5 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.
• Check and review accuracy of work against written blueprints and specifications
• 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
• Makes minor mechanical adjustments to equipment and assist maintenance manager with any major equipment repairs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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
• Proactive coordination with coworkers and supervisors to maintain peak productivity
• Ability to handle higher productivity levels with more detailed repair projects
• Works independently using best judgment with minimum supervision