R & D Technician II

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Full Time Technology Louisiana - Houma, Houma, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Benoit is a leading provider of premium threading, completion products, and engineered services for the upstream oil and gas industry. With 215,000 sq ft of total manufacturing space company-wide, we design and manufacture a comprehensive range of wellbore and running tools for exploration and production operations. With over 200 million feet of tubulars run worldwide and more than 400 deepwater and ultra-deepwater completions executed, we bring proven experience to every project.

Our operations are guided by four core values:
Service, Quality, Integrity, and Innovation. These principles shape our decisions, define our standards, and ensure consistent alignment across our organization.

At Benoit, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes paid time off (PTO), holidays, health benefits, 401k profit sharing, basic and supplemental life insurance, long- and short-term disability coverage, and education assistance. If you are driven and seeking to contribute your skills to a company with a strong legacy, proven performance, and a forward-looking vision, we invite you to apply.

The R&D Technician function is to manufacture, inspect, document, and support prototype testing for the Technology Department. R&D Technicians may have a primary specialty such as machining, inspection, testing or another technology shop skill, and are expected to understand and support other skills as required. R&D Technician receives authority from and reports to the Manager-Technology Operations.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Primary skill machining:
  Apply both offline and at machine programming methods for prototype and R&D manufacturing work. Learn and apply various machining languages such as Mazatrol, G-code.
• Primary skill inspecting:
  Set up equipment and perform inspections for prototypes manufactured in R&D according to inspection procedures.
• Primary skill testing:
  Perform tests according to procedures to validate prototype performance which includes operating various testing apparatuses like tensile tester, hardness testers, torque machines, etc.
• Create, document, and maintain relevant machine information relating to programs, setup, and operation and maintenance of R&D manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with Technology personnel to Evaluate and understand and perform specified work order operations on an R&D work order, including machining, inspection, identification, finishing, coating, or other required steps.
• Move parts, material, tooling, and fixtures to and from the Technology shop using approved material-handling methods, including forklift operation when trained and authorized.
• Learn and setup various tooling necessary for operating machines related to manufacturing, inspecting, and testing Prototypes.
• Learn and implement advanced manufacturing techniques for prototyping including custom inspection tools, or other advanced manufacturing practices that may be needed to create new Product prototypes.
• Share practical machining, inspection, testing or manufacturing feedback with design, testing, and technology personnel to improve prototype manufacturability and inspection planning.
• Communicate with external parties that may be providing testing, manufacturing, or inspection support to Benoit.
• Contribute to maintaining the Technology Manufacturing Facility, including cleaning, maintenance, lubrication, and proper storage of equipment, tools, and work spaces.
• Check precision measurement instruments for current calibration status and report outdated or damaged equipment.
• Follow Benoit's best practice and industry standards while conducting all job roles and responsibilities.

• High School diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree is preferred.
• At least 2-4 years of related experience
• Works under moderate…