Machinist II HF

Taco Family of Companies•Lubbock, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist II HF (Hydroflo) sets up and operates machine tools to process metal work pieces according to project specifications, tooling instructions, and standard charts. The role performs advanced machining for complex and customized products and coaches and mentors other machinists. Success is measured by achieving the production plan in the annual budget, maintaining inventory accuracy and completing cycle counts according to branch objectives, complying fully with Hydroflo safety requirements, and avoiding machine-parts-related customer complaints. The position works primarily on a production floor with large equipment and noise, and requires safety gear in those areas. The employee reports to the site every day.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 7 years of machinist experience.
Prior pump experience.
Ability to communicate easily with supervisors and peers in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects when priorities frequently change based on customer demand.
Ability to read and understand complex, detailed work orders and engineered drawings and translate them into machining and tooling processes, including basic math and measurement conversions.
Ability to work with hands using machines and tools.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to manage time appropriately.

Responsibilities

Operate machine tools—including lathes, milling machines, grinders, pipe threaders, hydraulic presses, drill presses, settling torches, plasma cutters, and welders—in accordance with training and safety procedures.
Create component parts from base metals using advanced machining methods and knowledge of how different metals affect product performance.
Calculate stretch for total pump length (TPL) for custom applications.
Read work orders and specifications for engineered and customized products, including dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
Position and secure work pieces using holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers, or fixtures.
Set feeds, speeds, and depth of cut according to product specifications and tooling instructions.
Monitor machining operations and verify work pieces against specifications using measuring instruments such as fixed gauges, calipers, comparators, and micrometers.
Process standard and customized production jobs according to the production schedule and ad hoc customer needs.
Consult management to analyze product information, designs, materials, written specifications, drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions; plan layouts and determine operation sequences.
Design fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts for special needs.
Perform heat treating and welding techniques as needed.
Complete production paperwork and inspection procedures, and sign quality control inspection sheets.
Report discrepancies to management.
Maintain tools, gauges, and equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
Follow company policies and procedures, with particular attention to safety regulations.
Communicate effectively and participate as a team player.
Coach, guide, and mentor other machinists, and provide training as needed.
Use proper lift methods when operating an electric hoist.
Perform other related duties as assigned.