Senior Machinist: Precision Turning & Milling

Puffer-Sweiven LP; Freeport (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven LP, based in Freeport, TX, is seeking a Mechanical Services Technician to assemble, repair and fabricate parts using manual machines. The role requires strong skills with lathes, mills, and related equipment, plus the ability to read CAD drawings and shop blueprints.

As an Emerson Impact Partner, the company delivers process control, automation, and reliability solutions across the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least 5+ years of experience.
• Must be able to operate manual machines such as lathes, radial and standard drill presses, VTLs, horizontal boring mills and knee mills to their full capability without direct supervision.
• Must be able to handle & read job / machine specific measuring tools to inspect & maintain quality work using tools like gauges, micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Must be able to read technical / CAD drawings and manufacture parts consistent with the information provided.
• Must be able to operate pallet jacks, forklift & overhead crane.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks; effective communication and computer use; safety first.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, repairs and fabricates replacement and new parts by operating mechanical equipment.
• Assembles parts into sub-units or complete units.
• Installs repaired parts into equipment and verifies operation.
• Operates metalworking tools to machine parts to specifications.
• Uses blueprints and drawings to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance.
• Turn raw material on bandsaw and finalize parts.
• Perform routine maintenance of machines and secure tools.
• Cleans, lubricates, and maintains machines and equipment.
• Lock out/tag out procedures when not in use.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees as required.

Skills

Reading CAD drawings

Manual machine operation

Measuring tools

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical tolerance calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Radial drill press

Vertical turret lathe (VTL)

Overhead crane

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Puffer-Sweiven LP, based in Freeport, TX, is seeking a Mechanical Services Technician to assemble, repair and fabricate parts using manual machines. The role requires strong skills with lathes, mills, and related equipment, plus the ability to read CAD drawings and shop blueprints.

As an Emerson Impact Partner, the company delivers process control, automation, and reliability solutions across the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.