Manual Machinist

Compressor Engineering Corporation; Alabama; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil and Gas industry is seeking a Manual Machinist to operate equipment and manufacture parts to high tolerances. The ideal candidate will have extensive machining experience, a high school diploma, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include operating lathes and grinders, reading blueprints, and ensuring quality. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of machining experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Operates all machining equipment safely and professionally.
• Reads blueprints and determines machining methods.
• Tests completed parts for defects and tolerances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Manual Machinist is responsible for manually operating machines and producing complex production and prototype parts to high tolerance design specifications in an accurate, cost effective and timely manner.

KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operates all equipment and tools with the utmost attention to safety and professionalism.
• Able to operate Lathes, cylindrical grinders, and HBM from part set up to job completion.
• Capacity to learn thread rolling.
• Capable of reading and understanding: outside and inside micrometers, vernier calipers, vernier height and depth gauges.
• Studies blueprints, drawings, schematics, engineering information, or sample parts to determine product dimensions and tolerances as well as best method and sequence of operations needed to fabricate parts.
• Selects appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used for machining work.
• Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Align/secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials onto machines.
• Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Fabricates and manufactures various parts using drawings or sample parts.
• Measures, examines and tests completed parts in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Ensures all work is performed to the highest standards of quality and safety with regards to tight machining tolerances.
• Other duties as assigned including mechanic work on various Reciprocating Compressor Components.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Reciprocating Compressor Components: IE packing cases, valves, and piston and rods.
• Able to trouble shoot Reciprocating Compressor associated with packing cases, valves, piston and rods.
• Strong analytical and communication skills a must.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily tasks.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 8 years of machining experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Exerts up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 25 pounds constantly to move objects.Ability to climb stairs and a ladder as required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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