Precision Machinist - Vertical Boring & 12-Hour Shifts

Redmaneq; Beaumont (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohmstede Ltd is seeking a machinist to support fabrication and repair of shell and tube heat exchangers. You will drill flanges, tubesheets, and baffles under supervision of the Machine Shop Foreman, using HBM, VBM, lathes, drill presses, and Bridgeport knee mills.

The role requires the ability to work 1st or 2nd shift, with 8–12 hour variations based on workload. Light to moderate lifting and adherence to safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret blueprints, scales, micrometers, and depth mics.
• Able to read fabrication and machining prints and tolerances.
• Must pass drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Set raw material in the machine.
• Adjust tools.
• Operate Horizontal/Vertical boring mills, lathes, drill presses, and Bridgeport knee mills.
• Check and refill lubricating fluids.
• Perform preventative maintenance on the mill.
• Inspect finished product and report defects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English literacy

Tolerance interpretation

Safety procedures

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Horizontal boring mill

Vertical boring mill

Lathes

Drill presses

Bridgeport knee mills

Job description

About Us

We are one of the nation’s leading providers of industrial solutions, serving as the single-source for our client’s custom shell and tube heat transfer equipment. Our fully integrated shop services include state-of-the-art technologies, engineering, design, manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair.

Job Summary

Ohmstede Ltd is looking for an individual that under the direction of the Machine Shop Foreman is assigned to drilling flanges, tubesheets and baffles used in fabrication and/or repair of shell and tube heat exchangers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Set raw material in the machine.

Adjust tools.

Operate the following machines - Horizontal boring mill, Vertical boring mill, Lathes, Drill presses and Bridgeport knee mills.

Check / refill lubricating fluids periodically.

Perform preventative maintenance on the mill.

Inspect finished product.

Report and correct defects as required.

Perform assigned tasks in a safe manner, avoiding and reporting unsafe practices.

Perform internal quality control of machining procedures.

Setup and perform work based on shop practices and procedures.

Removes shavings as needed.

Must be able to work 1st (0330-1530) or 2nd (1530-0330). Shifts vary between 8-12 hours depending on work load, and are subject to change.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge- H.S. diploma or equivalent; or equivalent experience.
• Able to work a 12 hour shift when necessary.
• Must pass drug screen.

Desired Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience operating Vertical Boring Mills/Vertical Turret Lathes.
• Machining stainless steels, alloys, and carbon steel.
• Worked in a custom fabrication shop.
• Operating jib and bridge cranes.
• Machining raised face tube sheets a major plus.
• Machining weld necks and flanges a major plus.

Required skills:

• Read and write English language. Able to read and interpret blueprints, scales, micrometers, and depth mics.
• Familiar with fabrication and machining prints and tolerances.
• Familiar with flatness tolerances.
• Able to convert and understand fractions and decimals.

Work Environment

Heat, noisy, dusty, cold, chemical exposures, pinching hazards, stand for long periods of time, some bending, stooping, push/pull, twist, squat, lift & climb, requires 50 lb. lifting ability, and exposed to normal shop hazards.

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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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