CNC Machinist

Best Pump and Flow, a PF Holdings company based in Fort Worth, TX, is a leading manufacturer serving the oil and gas industry. With a focus on innovation, quality, and precision engineering, the company delivers reliable solutions designed to perform in demanding conditions.

At PF Holdings, Our portfolio of established and dependable companies reliably operate efficiently and effectively, driving innovation and commercial success for the future, for the benefit of industry, our clients, and the world.

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, job orders, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
• Establish zero reference points on workpieces, such as at the intersections of two edges or over hole locations.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Educational and Other Requirements:

• Vocational training or job-related course work is preferred.
• Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture.
• Knowledge of tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Sensitive to confidential information.
• Must work independently and as a member of team.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Able to read, speak and write English.
• Strong physical and mental health to maintain demanding workload.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
• Communication - verbal and written communication.
• Climbing - able to go up and down stairs
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Position will require a minimum of 40 hours per week dependent on workload.
• Strong work ethics of integrity and honesty strives for excellence in all activities employing accompanying communication.
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships and maintaining them over time.
• Dependable, reliable, fulfills responsibilities.

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not make employment decisions based on a person's race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.