Senior Machinist: CNC/Manual Milling & Turning

Forum Energy Services, Inc.; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate conventional and NC machines for metal and nonmetal parts. You will read blueprints and tolerances, select fixtures and tools, and verify dimensions, tooling, and offsets.

The role requires operating mills, lathes, broaching, and related equipment while maintaining quality. Responsibilities include fixture attachment, program input, part measurement, calibration checks, and documenting first-piece inspections.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Review print and work order.
• Attach fixture to machine and secure part.
• Position tools per setup instructions.
• Input program or program machine if necessary.
• Operate machine to produce part.
• Measure work piece and adjust offset as required.
• Stamp or engrave necessary information on part.
• Notify supervisor of nonconforming product.
• Deburr part as necessary.
• Complete work order documentation and first piece inspection.
• Check calibration on QC instruments.
• Proof program and edit as necessary.
• Optimize tooling and programs to increase production.
• Coach, train, and develop Level 1, 2, and 3 machinists.
• Operate the larger mills.
• Operate forklift as needed.

Skills

Read and interpret blueprints

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Algebra and geometry concepts

CNC milling machines

CNC lathes

Manual milling machines

Broach tooling

Tools

CNC milling machines

CNC lathes

Manual milling machines

Broach tools

Job description

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate conventional and NC machines for metal and nonmetal parts. You will read blueprints and tolerances, select fixtures and tools, and verify dimensions, tooling, and offsets.

The role requires operating mills, lathes, broaching, and related equipment while maintaining quality. Responsibilities include fixture attachment, program input, part measurement, calibration checks, and documenting first-piece inspections.