Machinist - 2nd Shift

Machinist 2nd Shift

The Machinist 2nd Shift performs a variety of manual and CNC machining operations, including turning, milling, drilling, threading, and related processes. This position machines and repairs rotating equipment components and assemblies, including pumps, turbines, compressors, and other industrial equipment, while ensuring all work meets engineering specifications, dimensional requirements, and established quality standards.

Skills Required

Organizational - Leadership & Organization:

• Exceptional attention to details.
• Display ownership and accountability for tasks and responsibilities.
• Exceptional ability to manage competing priorities.

Interpersonal - Experience Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work and interact professionally and respectfully with coworkers.

Efficiency - Experience Preferred:

• Ability to manage other projects and responsibilities that may be added at the company's discretion.
• Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time and resources effectively.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Primary Role Responsibilities

• Ability to operate small lifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment (training will be provided on our specific equipment, but basic skills are required beforehand).
• Advanced oral and written communication.
• Advanced math skills to calculate tolerances and dimensions.
• Must be able to read and understand Blueprints and G-Code.
• Must be familiar with basic machining practices involved in turning, milling, drilling, threading operations.
• Must be competent reading drawings and following instructions necessary to produce usable and saleable parts.
• Must be able to hold tolerances as dictated by drawings, written instructions, or industry standards.
• Must be proficient with the use of, the care of, and the calibration of all types of measuring devices (i.e., micrometers (OD and ID), dial calipers, dial indicators, etc.).
• Must possess and provide basic tools required for the execution of the position of a machinist.
• Must be able to comply with all safety directives and programs established by the Company and or our customers.

Additional Responsibilities

The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of an RMS Machinist 2nd Shift. This list is subject to change based on the needs of the company.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Job shop experience a plus.
• 5 plus years of Machinist experience and knowledge.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

Additional Information

• This position will be based full-time in our RMS Fusion facility located in Houston, TX.
• This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on project needs.
• Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs. (50 lbs. with assistance), walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.
• Must be able to use hands for assembly and tool usage.
• While performing the duties of this position the employee will be required to stand, sit, bend and walk for significant portions of the shift
• Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.
• This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Able to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet these requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k
• Employee Incentive Programs
• Employee Reimbursement Programs

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About RMS

Rotating Machinery Services (RMS Inc.) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbomachinery business. The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertiseall backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times. RMS' commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting-edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS is a nimble organization with a collaborative culture of individuals who come to work every day with a desire to improve upon their craft and further the rotating machinery industry.

RMS Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.