Ohmstede Ltd. Machinist - Vertical Boring Mill, Lathe, Mill

Ohmstede Ltd.•Iberville, LA

About The Position

At Ohmstede Ltd., under the direction of the Machine Shop Supervisor, the Machinist is assigned to drilling flanges, tube sheets and baffles used in fabrication and/or repair of shell and tube sheet exchangers.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of machining practices
Experience in a shop environment 1-3 years
Fanuc controls experience
VMC (vertical machining center) or bridge mill experience a major plus
Working knowledge of raw materials - know the difference between stainless steel, carbon, duplex, etc. is a plus
Ability to set up & build required machine tooling to complete the job
Familiar with machinist scales
Requires ability to read and write English language; demonstrate command of basic math skills; read and interpret measuring devices, read and interpret drawings, convert fractions to decimals, and ability to read machinist scales
Required Tools- Steel tape, center punch, hammer, 12” scale, 0-1 micrometer, 6” dividers, square and center head, 12” adjustable wrench, telescoping gauges, hex key wrenches, trammel points, toolbox
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to bend, push, pull, twist, squat, crawl, lift and reach overhead
Requires the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
Must be able to work in both high and confined spaces
Must have good manual dexterity using hand tools
Will work in heat, noisy, dusty, dirty, cold environment
May be exposed to chemicals and pinching hazards

Nice To Haves

VMC (vertical machining center) or bridge mill experience a major plus
Working knowledge of raw materials - know the difference between stainless steel, carbon, duplex, etc. is a plus
Optional Tools- Micrometer (0-1 & 1-2), Inside micrometers up to 6", 24"-36" scale

Responsibilities

Sets up job(s) to be drilled.
Keep log of time spent on jobs.
Operates manual vertical boring mill, lathe drill press and milling machines.
Creates ring grooves and reams holes.
Check hole dimensions as required.
Sharpens drill bits, removes shavings as needed, refills coolant tank as needed.
Performs assigned tasks in a safe manner, avoiding all unsafe practices.
Performs internal quality control of drilling procedures and associated record-keeping and documentation.
Sets up and perform jobs based on established shop procedures.
Assist in Tool Room as well as Shipping & Receiving as necessary and perform associated record keeping.
Maintain work area in a clean and orderly environment.
Other duties as assigned by supervision.