Machinist

MachinistRoles and Responsibilities:Load parts either manually or with crane or hoist onto machine table.Positions and secures workpiece to table or angle plates and verifies position.Verifies dimensions of machined workpiece with such measuring instruments as micrometers, telescoping gauges, Vernier calipers, and dial indicators.Works to tolerance of plus or minus 0.0005 inch.Studies and interprets drawing, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and set-up requirements.Uses part drawings to determine correct tooling, gages and fixtures needed when machining the parts.Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to ensure quality of production.Reports all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor.Communicates with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.Self-inspection of parts to verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed.Maintain acceptable level of productivity with relation to Company Production Goals.Observe all safety procedures and policies.Perform other duties as assigned.Preferred Skills:Completion of training as a machinist through a vocational/technical school.Previous machining, forklift and overhead crane experience.Experience with oil and gas field equipment.G&M Code programming experience a plus.