Machinist I, Machinist II, Sr. Machinist - Manufacturing Technician

BHE (Berkshire Hathaway Energy)•Clifton, KS

4h•$33 - $41

About The Position

With some assistance, the Manufacturing Technician duplicates and fabricates original parts from drawings, prints, or models to support Northern Natural Gas field operations and external customers. The position operates CNC and manually controlled machine tools, inspects finished work, and assists with mechanical assembly repair and shop operations. Work involves high-precision machining in a hot, noisy environment and requires safe work practices around machinery, sharp tools, and heavy parts. The role may be scheduled for second shift (4:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.) and may require overtime to meet production deadlines.

Requirements

Associate's degree in machining, mechanical studies, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience; typically, candidates without an associate degree need three years of related, progressive work experience.
One or more years of related machinist experience.
Must be able or willing to learn to operate CNC lathes, vertical milling machines, power band saws, precision lapping machines, horizontal spindle grinders, Blanchard grinders, manual milling machines, manual engine lathes, hydraulic presses, radial arm drills, drill presses, arbor presses, precision measurement devices such as micrometers and gauge blocks, and specialized hand tools.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Flexibility and willingness to work second shift (4:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.) as scheduled or when required.
Ability to perform high-tolerance work in a hot, noisy environment within time expectations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
Willingness to work overtime when required to meet production deadlines.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

Fully participate in the Northern Natural Gas Safety Program.
Perform high-precision tasks safely and within time expectations while working with machinery, sharp tools, and heavy parts.
Assist in analyzing parts and drawings to determine safe and efficient production processes that meet time and tolerance requirements.
Operate CNC lathes, mills, and five-axis mill-turns to produce parts safely and efficiently within required time and tolerance expectations.
Set up and operate manually controlled machine tools to produce parts safely and efficiently within required time and tolerance expectations.
Inspect finished work to ensure it meets or exceeds specifications.
Measure parts and create sketches or drawings detailed enough to enable accurate duplication.
Disassemble and inspect mechanical assemblies as directed to help determine repair needs and methods.
Assist in safely and efficiently reconditioning and assembling mechanical components to meet safety, tolerance, and performance requirements.
Assist in developing and creating jigs and special tools needed to complete work safely and on time.
Help maintain appropriate machine-shop inventory levels of materials and supplies for routine and emergency jobs.
Maintain accurate, detailed historical records of completed jobs using maintenance job tickets and logs.
Maintain machine-shop equipment in proper operating condition.
Provide feedback as requested to assist with cost estimates for machining work and projects.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.