Machine Operator

Overview

Ethos Energy is currently seeking a Machinist Operator 5 to help support the Farmington, NM facility. The candidate will perform machine shop tasks as assigned by the Machine Shop Foreman. Have expert ability of all basic machine tool operations, repair, and maintenance. Installation and alignment of large rotating equipment. Dismantling, accessing damages and repair of damaged parts, and reassembly, while conforming to all Ethos Energy Safety and quality standards and procedures.

• Ability to read blueprints, understand measuring principles and tolerances, and relay that information to workable drawings.
• Ability to use and calibrate precision measuring instruments. Measure critical sizes to 0.0002" consistently. Understand shrink fits through clearance fits.
• Knowledge of materials (cast iron, steel, stainless, bronze, copper) and basic knowledge of usage, strengths and weaknesses.
• Able to engineer fixtures and jigs to facilitate producing quality products.
• Knowledge and ability of basic welding principles and proficient in at least one form of welding (sub-arc, MIG, TIG, stick, or brazing).
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble all sizes of rotating equipment. Diagnose problems and repair generators, compressors, pumps, gearboxes with tight tolerances.
• Ability to develop and follow work-scopes based on limited knowledge. Ability to generate time frames and material costs to work with the quotation department in providing pricing to customers.
• Follow all company safety and quality policies set forth by Ethos Energy.

• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of machine design and capabilities.
• Knowledge of unconventional machine work, field machining, and alignment.
• Knowledge of overhead crane operations, rigging, and safe lifting practices.
• Knowledge of basic communication practices and customer service.
• Ability to establish priorities and execute them.
• Skill to teach safe practices and procedures to co-workers to increase their ability and knowledge.

• Minimum 10 years  experience in large machine shop operations.
• Minimum 1 year experience in welding operations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

Ethos Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Utilities