Machine Operator

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability , Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident‑free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

• Cutting rough test samples according to instruction on a band saw
• Facing of hardness samples on a manual lathe
• Turning of mechanical sample blanks on a manual lathe
• Center drilling mechanical sample blanks on a manual lathe
• Shaping reduced sections of mechanical samples on a computer‑assisted lathe
• Threading mechanical samples on a computer‑assisted lathe
• Cutting metallographic samples on an abrasive saw
• Following written procedures for sample preparation
• Sample identification and quality control to ensure integrity of tests
• Brinell and Rockwell hardness testing
• Mounting and polishing of metallographic samples
• Heat treatment
• Operation of CNC cylindrical grinder for final mechanical sample

• Aptitude to adhere to safe work practices
• Perform work with a high degree of integrity
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds repeatedly
• Capability to work flexible hours, overtime, and a 3/2 team schedule
• Basic computer operating skills in a Windows PC environment
• Previous experience in mechanical or metallographic sample preparation
• Familiarity in heat‑treating practice and theory
• Knowledge and/or experience in the machining of mechanical test samples
• Knowledge and/or experience in preparation of metallography samples and metallographic testing

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and manufacturing

• Public safety