Sr Manual Machinist - Night shift - Conroe, TX

MS Directional, LLC; Conroe (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MS Directional, LLC is seeking a Senior Machinist in Conroe, TX to oversee manual lathe operations and ensure precise part measurements for mud motor components. The role reports to the Machine Shop Supervisor and emphasizes safety, quality, and mentorship of junior staff.

You will inspect parts, repair equipment, and implement QA/QC procedures while troubleshooting machining challenges and coordinating with engineering to resolve design issues.

Qualifications

• Solid experience using various measuring equipment.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane.
• Clear vision to maintain safety and accuracy in measurements.
• Know-how with tools and materials used in machining.
• Broad knowledge of machining techniques for advanced setups.
• Proficient use of cutting tools and measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining operations independently.
• Lead by example and mentor junior machinists.

Responsabilités

• Oversee inspection of all parts produced or machined.
• Repair all equipment brought to the machine shop.
• Provide effective QA/QC procedures during production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining operation problems.
• Perform secondary machining operations as required.
• Analyze component configurations to improve efficiency.
• Assess worn parts to determine repair or replacement needs.
• Collaborate with engineering and supervision to resolve design issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties as scheduled.
• Train lower-level machinists and review work assignments.
• Document inspections, test results, and repairs.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and organization.
• Safely operate forklift to move equipment.
• Load machine with workpieces or raw materials.
• Ensure CAD drawings and GD&T are correctly applied.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Measuring equipment

Overhead crane operation

Tools & materials knowledge

Machining techniques

Cutting tools proficiency

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting machining ops

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

CAD drawings

Geometric dimensioning & testing

Description du poste

Location: Conroe, Texas

Brief Description:

The Sr. Machinist will oversee work on a manual lathe which ensures cutting a variety of mud motor parts. All machinists should ensure each part of all measurements are accurate and that all parts are usable after cutting. The Sr. Machinist role will report directly to the Machine Shop Supervisor (Production Foreman).

Detailed Description:

• Oversee inspection of all parts produced or machined

• Repair all equipment brought to the machine shop

• Provide effective QA/QC procedures during production

• Ability to work independently in troubleshooting and resolving problems concerning machining operations
• Perform secondary machining operations on components parts as required
• Perform detailed analysis of the component parts configuration/dimensions to determine efficiency in machining operations required for production

• Assess worn parts to determine whether they need to be repaired or replaced

• Work with engineering and fellow supervisory personnel to troubleshoot and resolve design equipment and work through operating difficulties
• Perform preventive maintenance duties as scheduled by the maintenance department
• Provide training of lower-level machinists, answering work questions, resolving operating difficulties and reviewing completed work assignments

• Document inspections, test results, repair work done

• Oversee cleanliness and organization of the shop

• Ensure that all equipment is clean and in good working order

• Safely operate forklift to move equipment around the yard

• Load machine with workpieces or raw materials
• Strong familiarity with CAD drawings and geometric dimensioning testing

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Solid experience using various measuring equipment

• Ability to operate an overhead crane

• Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of reporting ongoing work activities to coworkers and third party

• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects
• Knowledge and experience with tools and materials
• Broad knowledge of machining techniques to perform advanced setup operations
• Proficient in the use of cutting tools & measuring equipment
• Ability to read and understand blueprints drawings
• Ability to work independently to troubleshoot and resolve problems concerning machining operations and tools

• Ability to lead by example and be a good mentor to junior employees

• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills, including ability to promptly give and follow directions when working with others
• Ability to handle multiple projects and supervisors at once
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills including ability to interact productively with coworkers and third parties
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools to perform a range of mechanically oriented functions including independent use of heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools
• Ability to safely navigate the shop work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather)
• Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while potentially walking on uneven surfaces
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to field and operational work areas
• Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems

• Stay alert and focused up including occasional extended work periods

• Must be willing and able to be on call after hours and work on weekends

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times

• Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 5+ years of experience running a manual lathe

• Must live within a 1 hour driving distance of the shop (Conroe, TX)

• Availability to work on call rotation as well as overtime

• Experience machining API connections and/or tapered connections.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience training junior machinists

Additional Details:

The Sr. Machinist must work within an emphasis on safety for thmselves and others including co workers and third parties. The typical work environment will be in the shop or field which will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.