Radial Arm Drill Press Operator

Piping Technology & Products•Houston, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

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 This position is for a 2nd shift (4 pm to 2:30 am) operator of large radial arm drill presses in a shop without A/C. Drilling, reaming, tapping, countersinking, and counterboring are the most common operations performed. A wide variety of workpiece sizes and shapes are machined using assorted clamps, chucks, and vises to hold them. Galvanized mild steel, 300 series stainless steels, and G10 fiber/resin blocks are the most common materials machined. Some workpieces will require the use of a jib crane. Drilled holes can be as large as 4-1/8” and taps can be up to 4”. Must be able to work safely alone and stay on task but ask for help when needed. Must be able to work overtime as needed, including weekends. This can be a very dynamic shop so the ability to change focus quickly and think creatively to solve difficulties is crucial. PTP supplies the tools and measuring instruments.

Requirements

Experienced at setting up and operating large radial arm drill presses. This is NOT a trainee position.
Able to read and interpret blueprints, other technical drawings, know how to use decimal equivalent charts, have the ability to figure out other specification charts, and know UNC, UNF, NPT, and NPS threads.
Able to re-sharpen drills by hand and/or on a Sterling drill sharpener.
Reading, writing, and speaking English.
High school education (graduate) or GED.
Proficiency in arithmetic and geometry.
Proficiency in machining speeds, feeds, cutting tool composition and geometry and terminology, and shop safety practices.
Proficiency in the use of tape measures, dial calipers and indicators, and micrometers.
Reading, writing, and speaking English.
A minimum of 2 years of on the job experience - setting up, running, and trouble-shooting large radial arm drill presses and the tooling used on them.
Reading and interpreting blueprints, other technical drawings, how to use decimal equivalent charts, and the ability to figure out other specification charts.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Bickford, Carlton, and Ooya radial arm drill presses is a plus.

Responsibilities

Setting up and operating two or three large radial arm drill presses in a fast and safe manner.
Maintaining cutting tools and other tooling as well as the machines and general work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
The work performed must be according to PTP standards of quality, productivity, and safety.