Workshop - 1st Class Machinist

Everllence; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Everllence seeks a skilled 1st Class Machinist to set up and operate machine tools (lathes, mills, shapers, grinders) for precision parts. You will monitor feeds, adjust for accuracy, and secure workpieces.

The role includes repairing and maintaining factory machinery and inspecting finished parts for quality. The ideal candidate has CNC programming knowledge, experience with CNC/ CMM, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Mechanical field preferred but not required.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of precision measuring tools and safety protocols.
• Experience with rotating equipment and project leadership in disassembly/reassembly.
• Understanding crane, rigging, and heavy lift procedures.
• Proficiency in setting up, programming, and running CNC machinery.
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Familiarity with mag base drills and boring bars.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate a wide range of basic and specialized machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders, to perform precision machining operations.
• Machine parts to exact specifications, monitor feed and speed during the machining process, and make adjustments as needed to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
• Set up, position and secure workpieces, cutting tools, and attachments in machines.
• Repair, install, adjust, and maintain industrial production and processing machinery, including refinery and pipeline distribution systems. Ensure machines are operating at peak efficiency.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure they meet specifications. Use precision instruments to verify accuracy and quality.
• Set controls to regulate the machining process, ensuring that all operations are performed safely and according to specifications.
• Safely lift, position, and secure metal stock and workpieces manually or using hoists. Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes to maneuver parts and equipment as needed.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the machine shop.

Skills

Precision measuring tools

Rotating equipment

Safety protocols

CNC programming

CMM

SAP / ERP systems

Crane / rigging

Mag base drills

Education

Associate’s degree in Mechanical field

High school diploma or equivalent with 4–6 years experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Workshop - 1st Class Machinist

Summary

Summary:The 1st Class Machinistis responsible forsetting up andoperating a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. This role involves fabricating,modifying, and repairing mechanical instruments, as well asmaintaining and repairing industrial machinery. The 1st Class Machinist applies advanced knowledge of mechanics, machining processes, and shop mathematics to ensure high-quality results.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, andoperate a wide range of basic and specialized machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders, to perform precision machining operations.
• Machine parts to exact specifications,monitor feed and speed during the machining process, andmake adjustmentsas needed to ensureoptimalperformance and accuracy.
• Set up, position and secure workpieces, cutting tools, and attachments in machines.
• Repair, install, adjust, andmaintainindustrial production and processing machinery, including refinery and pipeline distribution systems. Ensure machines areoperatingat peak efficiency.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure they meet specifications. Use precision instruments to verify accuracy and quality.
• Set controls to regulate the machining process, ensuring that all operations are performed safely and according to specifications.
• Safely lift, position, and secure metal stock and workpieces manually or using hoists. Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes to maneuver parts and equipment as needed.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the machine shop.

Education

• Associate’s Degreein a Mechanical field from a 2-year college is preferred but notrequired.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 4-6 years of relevant experience and/or training.

Experience/Qualifications/Skills

• Strong knowledge and experience in using precision measuring tools, understanding materials and safety protocols, job planning, and working with rotating equipmentrequired.
• Experience in disassembling and reassembling complex assemblies as a project lead.
• Understanding ofequipment operational requirements and experience in crane, rigging, and heavy lift procedures.
• Proficiencyin setting up, programming, and running conversational CNC machinery.
• Experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
• Familiarity with portable machine tools such as mag base drills and boring bars.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.

Physical Requirements

This position primarily involvesremainingin one location for extended periods to handle, maneuver, and position parts and equipment, including reaching to adjust or move components. The role may require accessing elevated platforms to handle or position equipment. Close vision (20 inches or less) is essential for tasks, and the ability to lift upto 50 pounds isrequired. The role may also involveassistantwith other tasks that require working in confined spaces. Additionally, employees may be exposed to challenging environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, and dirt, as well as loud noise from equipment such as grinders, drills, and hammers.

Competencies

• Team Oriented. Creates productive relationships and works with leadership team to achieve common goals.
• Strong planning and organization skills to make effective use of resources.
• Coaching and teaching skills - train other employeesin order toincrease their knowledge and capabilities.
• Excellent process orientatedproblem solvingskills with ability tocoach others in systematic problem solving.
• Extremely focused on quality outcomes.Able to deliver quality results and coordinate the services on a timely basis.
• Contribute to theteam to understand the importance of safety and quality reasoning and ensure 100% compliance with testing the solutions.
• Creates strong awareness of quality and safety, using practical examples to illustrate why a small error in craftsmanship or while running the equipment can lead to a catastrophic accident in the shop or at thecustomers site.
• All employees share the responsibility for encouraging a proactive safety culture through demonstration of being a positive role model, proper safetybehaviorsand safe work practices.