Manual Machinist

John H. Carter Company, Inc.; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Company, Inc. is seeking a valve repair technician to perform precision machining in shop and field settings. The role requires hands-on experience with valves, learning to read blueprints and operate equipment.

You will work safely, maintain quality, interface with customers, and contribute to on-time service. Candidates should have at least two years in valve repair, strong mechanical aptitude, and a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in valve repair industry.
• TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Professional in appearance and actions.
• Able to read, write and verbalize professionally.
• Inquisitive about industrial process industry.
• Interface with customers, internal and external.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Self-starter and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately perform machining processes (DRO knowledge).
• Machine nozzles and discs including polishing using lathe in shop and field.
• Machine broken studs on small bodies using drill press.
• Hone internal bores and use magnetic drill for stud removal.
• Machine flanges and seats for valves; operate various machines listed.
• Liaise with customers as needed and ensure quality workmanship.

Skills

Valve repair experience

Mechanical aptitude

Customer interfacing

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

High School or equivalent

Technical/Trade School preferred

Tools

DRO/Milling machines

Lathe operation

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

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