Machinist

Are you an experienced Machinist looking for a stable company where your skills are valued and you can build a long-term career?

We are looking for a skilled Machinist to join our Houston-area team. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working in a team environment, and wants to be part of a industry leader, dependable manufacturing environment.

You’ll work on a wide variety of machining projects, taking parts from raw material through the finished product while working from drawings, blueprints, sketches, samples, and verbal instructions.

• Work in an air conditioned service center environment
• Set up and operate manual mills, manual lathes, and horizontal boring mills
• Machine a wide variety of parts accurately and efficiently
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications
• Lay out work and determine appropriate setup methods, tooling, and order of operations
• Take jobs from raw material through finished product
• Inspect and measure parts to ensure quality and accuracy
• Sharpen, rework, reset, and repair cutting tools as needed
• Assist with complex machine setups and machining processes
• Perform minor machine maintenance and keep equipment in good working condition
• Maintain accurate production records and job history
• Assist with marking, packing, stacking, and moving finished products
• Work at different stations as production needs require
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety and environmental procedures
• Operate manual and automated cleaning equipment
• Work independently while knowing when to ask questions or seek assistance

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of machining experience
• Strong experience setting up and operating manual mills and lathes
• Extensive horizontal boring mill experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of machining processes, machine capabilities, and manufacturing materials
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to learn company-specific machining and safety procedures
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision and solving machining problems independently
• Reciprocating compressor experience is a plus, but not required

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Machinist who is looking for steady work, a dependable environment, and the opportunity to put their skills to work every day
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You’ll be part of a team that values quality, safety, craftsmanship, and reliability while giving experienced machinists the independence to do what they do best.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position. You should be comfortable:

• Standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and sitting for extended periods
• Reaching overhead and working in various positions
• Handling tools, materials, and equipment
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling materials
• Frequently lifting or moving up to 50 lbs.
• Wearing required PPE and following all safety procedures