R&D Prototyping Machinist

Vallourec - North America•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

VAM USA currently has an opening in the Research & Development Department for a Prototyping Machinist at their Houston, Texas location. VAM USA is the world leader for premium connection solutions for the oil and gas industry with numerous production facilities, three leading edge technology Research & Development centers and a network of over 160 licensees worldwide. Under the direction of the R&D Scheduling and Prototyping Supervisor, the R&D Prototyping Machinist will perform their assigned duties in accordance with company policy and procedures to ensure safe operations of equipment and tools while manufacturing prototype parts on schedule and according to Customer and standards' requirements.

Requirements

Minimum High School education or equivalent is required
Skills usually developed over 3- 5 years in metal removal and metal processing on a variety of machines
Must have a good understanding of machine shop operations and processes
Must be familiar with computers (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, windows explorer)
Should have excellent mechanical aptitude
Good understanding of basic math
Must be able to pass applicable testing as required

Nice To Haves

Vocational Technical Training is preferred
Experience manufacturing threaded tubular products (preferably premium thread) is desired
Inspection knowledge is desired (i.e. gauging, measuring of parts per blue print, measuring instrument setups, good understanding of inspection methods)

Responsibilities

Perform Saw
Perform Swage Press
Perform Stress Relief Unit
Perform Phosphate Tanks
Perform Sand Blast
Perform CLEANWELL® Level 1
Perform CNC Machining
Perform Part Inspection
Perform Thread Gauge Setting
Perform 1st Articles
Perform Manual Machining
Perform Equipment Calibration
Perform Equipment Commissioning
Perform Validate Mach II Work
Perform Wire EDM
Assist in performing setups.
Operate Prototyping Machines in accordance to VAM USA operating instructions.
Make necessary adjustments to program or machine control offsets to assure compliance to all dimensions and quality requirements.
Use precision gages, micrometers and other applicable measurement instruments to validate compliance of product.
Maximize efficiency and productivity at all time.
Responsible for quality of work meeting all requirements.
Follow all Company work instructions, specifications and requirements.
Follow all Company Rules, Procedures and Policies.
Follow all Company Safety Rules.
Any other duties as assigned by Leadman or Line Manager.
Following all health and safety rules and procedures; keeping in mind own safety and the safety of others at all times.
Report any work-related injury, illness, and incident or near misses to supervisor immediately and cooperate with the investigation as appropriate.
Maintain personal work area and common areas in a clean and orderly manner; good housekeeping means a safer workplace.
Wear and maintain prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Stop the work activities that represent any condition or behavior that could be expected to cause injury, death or environmental harm.
Participate in Emergency Response Plan as appropriate.