Production Machinist (Manufacturing)

M5 Machinist

For over 60 years Frederick's Manufacturing LLC has brought their expertise and a trusted reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality equipment to customers across North America. From their Louisiana based operations, Frederick's Manufacturing LLC specializes in CNC and conventional machining, subsea fabrication, and wireline tooling, and manufactures critical components such as packer parts, downhole tools, hydraulic cylinders, subsea structures, pipe clamps, HDD Tools, mats, and custom-fabricated assemblies, supporting clients across the oil and gas, marine, industrial, petrochemical, agricultural, and wireline sectors.

Now as part of the CCI Group of Companies, Frederick's Manufacturing LLC is expanding their reach and capabilities in exciting new directions to the oil and gas, construction, infrastructure, and more industries, while also benefiting from CCI's multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and technology expertise. The M5 Machinist is a senior-level skilled trades role responsible for independently setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing machining processes to manufacture complex, precision components. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are met.

The M5 Machinist may provide technical guidance to junior machinists and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Independently set up, operate, and optimize CNC and/or manual machining equipment (e.g., Select tooling, determine feeds and speeds, and optimize machining strategies for efficiency and quality

Load, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs (within authorized scope)

Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections using advanced precision measurement tools

Work to tight tolerances and high-quality surface finish requirements

Provide technical support and informal mentoring to less experienced machinists

Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams on new or improved processes

Maintain accurate production, inspection, and maintenance documentation

Actively contribute to continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and quality initiatives

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyperson Machinist certification or equivalent experience

Significant experience as a machinist, including advanced setup and troubleshooting

Demonstrated expertise using precision measuring and inspection equipment

In-depth knowledge of machining processes, tooling, materials, and tolerances

Red Seal Machinist certification (Canada) or equivalent credential

Experience with advanced CNC equipment (e.g., Experience with CAD/CAM systems and process development

Experience supporting prototype, small-batch, or high-precision manufacturing

Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset

Ability to prioritize work and meet production deadlines

Work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, rotating equipment, metal chips, oils, and coolants

The M5 Machinist is expected to comply with all applicable occupational health and safety legislation, company safety policies, and PPE requirements.

Frederick's Manufacturing LLC has an industry competitive, extended health and benefits plan & pays 100% of Medical and Dental premiums for employees.

• Long-term Disability
• Paid holidays
• If you have experience running waterjet equipment and want to work in a stable, growing company where you can take ownership of your work and contribute to production success, apply today to join the Frederick's Manufacturing team.