R&D Prototyping Machinist

R&D Prototyping Machinist

VAM USA currently has an opening in the Research & Development Department for a Prototyping Machinist at their Houston, Texas location. VAM USA is the world leader for premium connection solutions for the oil and gas industry with numerous production facilities, three leading edge technology Research & Development centers and a network of over 160 licensees worldwide. Under the direction of the R&D Scheduling and Prototyping Supervisor, the R&D Prototyping Machinist will perform their assigned duties in accordance with company policy and procedures to ensure safe operations of equipment and tools while manufacturing prototype parts on schedule and according to Customer and standards' requirements.

Summary of Duties

• Perform: Saw Swage Press Stress Relief Unit Phosphate Tanks Sand Blast CLEANWELL Level 1 CNC Machining Part Inspection Thread Gauge Setting 1st Articles Manual Machining Equipment Calibration Equipment Commissioning Validate Mach II Work Wire EDM
• Development Objectives: Conflict Resolution Task Prioritization VMS Boards Developing Work Standards Troubleshooting

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in performing setups.
• Operate Prototyping Machines in accordance to VAM USA operating instructions.
• Skillfully make necessary adjustment to program or machine control offsets to assure compliance to all dimensions and quality requirements.
• Use precision gages, micrometers and other applicable measurement instruments to validate compliance of product.
• Maximize efficiency and productivity at all time.
• Responsible for quality of work meeting all requirements.
• Follow all Company work instructions, specifications and requirements.
• Follow all Company Rules, Procedures and Policies.
• Follow all Company Safety Rules.
• Any other duties as assigned by Leadman or Line Manager.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Following all health and safety rules and procedures; keeping in mind own safety and the safety of others at all times.
• Report any work-related injury, illness, and incident or near misses to supervisor immediately and cooperate with the investigation as appropriate.
• Maintain personal work area and common areas in a clean and orderly manner; good housekeeping means a safer workplace.
• Wear and maintain prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Stop the work activities that represent any condition or behavior that could be expected to cause injury, death or environmental harm.
• Participate in Emergency Response Plan as appropriate.

Requirements

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum High School education or equivalent is required
• Vocational Technical Training is preferred
• Skills usually developed over 3- 5 years in metal removal and metal processing on a variety of machines
• Must have a good understanding of machine shop operations and processes
• Experience manufacturing threaded tubular products (preferably premium thread) is desired
• Inspection knowledge is desired (i.e. gauging, measuring of parts per blue print, measuring instrument setups, good understanding of inspection methods)
• Must be familiar with computers (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, windows explorer)
• Should have excellent mechanical aptitude
• Good understanding of basic math
• Must be able to pass applicable testing as required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will occasionally be required to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• There are no special vision requirements.

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