Manual Machinist

John H. Carter Company, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled machinist with valve repair experience to safely perform precision machining in the shop and in the field. You will operate multiple machines and prepare components for assembly, ensuring quality and accuracy.

The role requires at least 2 years in valve repair, a high school diploma, and any applicable TWIC/OSHA credentials, with a professional approach to customer interfacing.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required; technical/trade school preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in the valve repair industry.
• TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately perform machining processes including DRO, nozzle and disc machining, honing internal bores, and seat/disc work.
• Operate milling machine, VTL, drill press, surface grinder, horizontal mill, lathes, honing tools, band and cut-off saw, and Lap Master.
• Work with various valves: gate, globe, checks, raised-face, RTJ, Grayloc, lens-ring.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Tenacious

Articulate

Professional appearance

Reading/writing verbalize

Industrial process curiosity

Customer interfacing

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

High School or equivalent

Technical/Trade School preferred

Job description

Job Details

Description

Experience & Qualifications

• High School or equivalent
• Technical/Trade School preferred
• A minimum or 2 years in the valve repair industry
• TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport

Competencies

• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Tenacious
• Professionally Articulate
• Professional in appearance and actions
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and verbalize in a professional, organized manner
• Highly inquisitive about industrial process industry
• Successful in interfacing with customers, internal and external
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities
• Self-Starter and Self-Directed

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately perform the following machining processes
  • Maintain knowledge of digital read-outs (DRO)
  • Machine nozzles and discs including polishing using the lathe in the shop and the field
  • Machine broken studs on small bodies using the drill press
  • Hone internal bores
  • Use magnetic drill for stud removal
  • Use drill press or pneumatic tools for disking seats
  • Machine flanges (raised-face, RTJ ring joint, Grayloc, lens-ring, etc.)
  • Machine seats and trim (gate, globe, and check valves)
  • Machine gear operator segments

Operate the following machines: milling machine, VTL, drill press, surface grinder, horizontal mill, manual lathes, honing tools, band and cut-off saw, and Lap Master

The above list of duties and responsibilities does not constitute the entire list and the list can be changed when necessary at the discretion of management when business needs, customer demands, and other industry or job related circumstances arise.

Physical Demands

Physical Abilities

Lift / Carry

N

O

F

C

Stand

X 10 lbs or less

Walk

X 11 - 20 lbs

Sit

X 21 - 50 lbs

Handling / Fingering

X 51 - 100 lbs

Reach Outward

X Over 100 lbs

Reach Above Shoulder

X

Push / Pull

N

Climb

X 12 lbs or less

Crawl

X 13 - 25 lbs

Squat or Kneel

X 26 - 40 lbs

Bend

X 41 - 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs / day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs / day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs / day)

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision
• Near
• Distance
• Color
• Peripheral
• Depth Perception
• Sense of Sound
• List Specific Hearing Requirement(s): ability to hear alarms
• Sense of Smell
• Sense of Taste
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)