Manual Machinist

John H. Carter Company; South Sulphur (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Company in Texas seeks an experienced valve repair technician. You will perform machining operations on valve components, including nozzle and seat work, in shop and field settings, while upholding safety and quality standards.

This role requires 2+ years in valve repair, strong mechanical aptitude, professional communication, and the ability to interface with customers and colleagues. TWIC and OSHA certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in valve repair industry.
• Ability to read, write, and verbalize professionally.
• Professional in appearance and actions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety awareness.
• Interfacing with customers and internal teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately perform machining processes on valve components.
• Operate milling machines, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders and related tools.
• Maintain knowledge of DROs and perform bore honing and seat/trim work.
• Use field equipment for nozzle and disc polishing and stud removal.
• Lend support in meeting customer demands and industry standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Professional communication

Customer interfacing

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Safety awareness

Education

High School or better

Tools

TWIC

OSHA Safety Certification

Security Passport

Job description

• A minimum or 2 years in the valve repair industry
• TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• 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

N

O

F

C

Lift / Carry

N

O

F

C

Stand

X

10 lbs or less

X

Walk

X

11 – 20 lbs

X

Sit

X

21 – 50 lbs

X

X

51 – 100 lbs

X

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Reach Above Shoulder

X

Push / Pull

N

O

F

C

Climb

X

12 lbs or less

X

X

13 – 25 lbs

X

Squat or Kneel

X

26 – 40 lbs

X

X

41 – 100 lbs

X

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

o Near

o Distance

o Color

o Peripheral

o Depth Perception

Sense of Sound

o 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)

O

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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