Senior Machine Operator

Description

• Shapes and threads parts to meet manufacturing tolerances by skillfully using a variety of standard hand tools and measuring instruments successfully.
• Grinds or dresses own cutting tools, make necessary machine shop mathematical computations as well as utilize charts, tables, standard data sets, and equipment manuals for various machines.
• Produces parts from raw materials in bar or flat forms, casting and forging materials, ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics using various machine tools, assorted hand tools, measuring devices, tool steels and carbides.
• Completes all proper and necessary steps to set up own machine, working from blueprints and instructions to perform shaping and threading of parts to manufacturing tolerances and self-inspects parts to ensure all specifications are met before sending parts to the next downstream process and performs minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as necessary.
• Operates a variety of machine tools, working from blueprints, sketches, specifications and oral instructions to procure tools, jobs, and fixtures.
• Selects feeds and speeds for cutting operations on a wide variety of materials.
• Follows safety policies and initiatives and is responsible for own safety, reports unsafe working conditions and hazards in a timely manner, participates in Corrective and Preventative Safety initiatives and investigations of incidents as well as maintains a clean, orderly work area, ensuring TDW safety standards are maintained.

Requirements

• Visual and auditory skills for monitoring machine operations, reading gauges, and identifying defects; hearing to respond to machine sounds and alarms.
• Ability to endure prolonged periods of standing, as well as the ability to work in various positions such as kneeling, crouching, bending, stooping, squatting or lying down to monitor and/or make machine adjustments or retrieve materials from different machines or processes.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use all precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, to perform in-process inspection of own work.
• Ability to perform unassisted set-ups as well as ability to set up feeds, speeds and tools.
• Knowledge of variety of tools and equipment such as engine and turret lathes, milling machines, drill presses, CNC machines and assorted hand tools.
• Technical Proficiency: Capacity to operate complex machinery, which may require multitasking and quick response to changes.
• 3-5 years of pipeline equipment manufacturing role
• Potential use of manufacturing machinery such as carts, pallet jacks, forklifts or conveyors, which may require training and certification.
• Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects and operate machine controls.
• Ability to make necessary machine shop math computations.
• Ability to read blueprints and work to manufacturing tolerances.
• Awareness of surroundings and adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to sustain physical activity over an entire shift, which may involve repetitive motions or moderate physical exertion.
• Ability to move efficiently around workstations and sometimes into tight spaces or high platforms as well as reach overhead or across work areas to adjust settings or handle products.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance