Manufacturing Technician / Machinist I/II/Sr (Clifton, KS)

Northern Natural Gas; Clifton (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Safety program participation

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A leading natural gas company in Kansas is seeking a Machinist responsible for duplicating and fabricating parts from drawings. You will operate CNC lathes and manually controlled machine tools efficiently while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, with effective communication skills and the ability to lift heavy materials. Join a team dedicated to a culture of personal responsibility and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in machining, mechanical, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience.
• One or more years of machinist experience.
• Must operate or learn to operate various machine tools and precision equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Northern Natural Gas Safety Program.
• Operate CNC machinery to produce parts within time and tolerance expectations.
• Maintain machine shop equipment in proper operating condition.

Skills

Operating CNC lathes

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Multi-tasking abilities

Education

Associate's degree in machining or related field

Tools

CNC lathes

Vertical milling machines

Precision measurement devices

Job description

Job Description

With some assistance, this position is responsible for duplicating and fabricating original parts from drawings, prints or models to meet the needs of Northern's field operations as well as contracted external customers.

Responsibilities

• Fully participate in the Northern Natural Gas Safety Program.
• As directed, perform high precision tasks within time expectations while working with and around machinery with rotating and sliding mechanical components, sharp tools and heavy parts safely.
• Assist in analyzing parts and drawings to determine the safest and most efficient process to produce workpiece within required time and tolerance expectations.
• Operate Computer Numerically Controlled lathes, mills, and five axis mill-turns to safely and efficiently produce parts within required time and tolerance expectations.
• Setup and operate manually controlled machine tools to safely and efficiently produce parts within required time and tolerance expectations.
• Measure parts and produce sketches or drawings in such detail as to allow the accurate duplication of the part.
• Disassemble and inspect mechanical assemblies as directed to help determine the need for repair and method to use.
• Assist in the recondition and assembly of mechanical components safely and efficiently to meet safety, tolerance, and mechanical performance within time expectations.
• Assist in the development and creation of jigs and special tools as required to complete work safely and within time expectations.
• Provide assistance in maintaining proper machine shop inventory level of materials and supplies to perform routine and emergency jobs as required.
• Maintain machine shop equipment in proper operating condition as required.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, historical records on all completed jobs using maintenance job tickets and logs of jobs completed.
• Provide feedback as requested to assist in estimating the cost for performing machining shop work/projects.
• Inspect all finished work to ensure such work meets or exceeds required specifications.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.
• Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in machining, mechanical or related technical field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an Associate's degree).
• One or more years of related machinist experience.
• Must be able to operate or willing to learn to operate the following equipment: Computer Numerically Controlled lathes, vertical milling machines and power band saw; precision lapping machine; a horizontal spindle grinder; Blanchard grinder; manual milling machines; manual engine lathes; hydraulic press; radial arm drills and drill press; arbor press; precision measurement devices (Micrometer, gauge blocks); and specialized hand tools.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective computer skills, must be familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Effectively perform high tolerance work in a hot, noisy environment within time expectations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required to meet production deadlines.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

About Us

BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.

About The Team

Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.