Machinist - Manual

Ohmstede Ltd.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohmstede Ltd is seeking a skilled machinist to operate horizontal and vertical boring mills, lathes, and drill presses for shell and tube heat exchanger fabrication and repair.

You will read blueprints, set up material, adjust tools, perform quality checks, and ensure safe, efficient production. Shift options may include long hours or overnight as workload requires.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, scales, micrometers, and depth mics.
• Able to read fabrication/machining prints and tolerances.
• Minor to moderate measurement tasks with precision reading.

Responsibilities

• Set raw material in the machine and prepare for machining.
• Adjust tools and operate horizontal/vertical boring mills, lathes, drill presses, and Bridgeport knee mills.
• Inspect and check finished product; report defects and maintain safety standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and keep lubricants topped up as required.
• Follow shop practices and complete tasks within safety guidelines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Safety awareness

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Vertical Boring Mills

Lathes

Bridge cranes

Drill presses

Job description

About Us

We are one of the nation’s leading providers of industrial solutions, serving as the single-source for our client’s custom shell and tube heat transfer equipment. Our fully integrated shop services include state-of-the‑art technologies, engineering, design, manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair.

Job Summary

Ohmstede Ltd is looking for an individual that under the direction of the Machine Shop Foreman is assigned to drilling flanges, tubesheets and baffles used in fabrication and/or repair of shell and tube heat exchangers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set raw material in the machine.
• Adjust tools.
• Operate the following machines - Horizontal boring mill, Vertical boring mill, Lathes, Drill presses and Bridgeport knee mills.
• Check / refill lubricating fluids periodically.
• Perform preventative maintenance on the mill.
• Inspect finished product.
• Report and correct defects as required.
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe manner, avoiding and reporting unsafe practices.
• Perform internal quality control of machining procedures.
• Setup and perform work based on shop practices and procedures.
• Removes shavings as needed.
• Must be able to work 1st (0330-1530) or 2nd (1530-0330). Shifts vary between 8-12 hours depending on work load, and are subject to change.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge- H.S. diploma or equivalent; or equivalent experience.
• Able to work a 12 hour shift when necessary.
• Must pass drug screen.

Desired Experience

• At least 2 years of experience operating Vertical Boring Mills/Vertical Turret Lathes.
• Machining stainless steels, alloys, and carbon steel.
• Worked in a custom fabrication shop.
• Operating jib and bridge cranes.
• Machining raised face tube sheets a major plus.
• Machining weld necks and flanges a major plus.

Required skills

• Read and write English language. Able to read and interpret blueprints, scales, micrometers, and depth mics.
• Familiar with fabrication and machining prints and tolerances.
• Familiar with flatness tolerances.
• Able to convert and understand fractions and decimals.

Work Environment

Heat, noisy, dusty, cold, chemical exposures, pinching hazards, stand for long periods of time, some bending, stooping, push/pull, twist, squat, lift & climb, requires 50 lb. lifting ability, and exposed to normal shop hazards.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanicaland electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure,we offer employess a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and sucess. Equal Oppurtunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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