2nd Shift Machine Operator- Drill Press
About The Position
About Piping Technology & Products (PT&P) PT&P is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered products for piping systems, proudly serving industries like oil & gas, power, and chemicals since 1978. Headquartered in Houston, we’re known for innovation, quality, and customer commitment. Join our team and help deliver solutions that keep critical infrastructure running safely and efficiently. Position Summary The Drill Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining drill press machinery to produce precision holes in metal components according to blueprints and specifications. This role ensures parts meet required tolerances and quality standards while maintaining safe and efficient operation of equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1+ years of drill press or machining experience preferred.
- Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Knowledge of machining principles, speeds, feeds, and tooling.
- Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings and background checks
- Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods (8+ hours)
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. independently
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and manual handling of materials required
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to tolerate noise, heat, and dust in a manufacturing environment
- Visual acuity to read measuring tools, drawings, and detect quality defects
- Must pass initial and ongoing physical or occupational health screenings (e.g., lifting assessment, vision test, hearing test, etc.)
- Must be able to wear required PPE, including steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate manual, semi-automatic, or radial drill presses.
- Select proper drill bits, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
- Position and secure workpieces using clamps, vises, jigs, and fixtures.
- Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and bore holes to required dimensions.
- Inspect parts using calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
- Verify hole depth, diameter, location, and tolerances.
- Load/unload materials and prepare components for machining.
- Follow OSHA and company safety procedures; wear required PPE.
- Perform basic maintenance such as cleaning, lubrication, and replacing tooling.
- Complete production logs and communicate job status to supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
