Senior Machine Operator

T.D. Williamson•Tulsa, OK

53d•Onsite

About The Position

At TDW, we put people first by ensuring the safe and reliable operation of pipelines in our communities. Our expertise, experience, and commitment set us apart. We treat each other, our customers, and our community with care and respect. This is a weekend position with hours from Friday to Sunday, 4:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Interested candidates must be available to work these hours. The role involves operating multiple machines to fabricate good quality metal and plastic components safely and efficiently.

Requirements

3-5 years of pipeline equipment manufacturing role experience.
Ability to read blueprints and work to manufacturing tolerances.
Knowledge of a variety of tools and equipment such as engine and turret lathes, milling machines, drill presses, CNC machines, and assorted hand tools.
Ability to make necessary machine shop math computations.
Ability to perform unassisted set-ups.
Ability to set up feeds, speeds, and tools.
Ability to use all precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, to perform in-process inspection of own work.
Can lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to endure prolonged periods of standing.
Ability to work in various positions such as kneeling, crouching, bending, stooping, squatting, or lying down to monitor and/or make machine adjustments or retrieve materials.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects and operate machine controls.
Visual and auditory skills for monitoring machine operations, reading gauges, and identifying defects; hearing to respond to machine sounds and alarms.
Ability to move efficiently around workstations and sometimes into tight spaces or high platforms.
Ability to reach overhead or across work areas to adjust settings or handle products.
Capacity to operate complex machinery, which may require multitasking and quick response to changes.
Awareness of surroundings and adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to sustain physical activity over an entire shift, which may involve repetitive motions or moderate physical exertion.
Potential use of manufacturing machinery such as carts, pallet jacks, forklifts, or conveyors, which may require training and certification.

Responsibilities

Produces parts from raw materials (bar, flat forms, casting, forging, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics) using various machine tools, hand tools, measuring devices, tool steels, and carbides.
Operates a variety of machine tools from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and oral instructions to procure tools, jobs, and fixtures.
Shapes and threads parts to meet manufacturing tolerances using a variety of standard hand tools and measuring instruments.
Selects feeds and speeds for cutting operations on a wide variety of materials.
Grinds or dresses own cutting tools.
Performs machine shop mathematical computations and utilizes charts, tables, standard data sets, and equipment manuals.
Completes all proper and necessary steps to set up own machine.
Performs shaping and threading of parts to manufacturing tolerances.
Self-inspects parts to ensure all specifications are met before sending parts to the next downstream process.
Performs minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as necessary.
Follows safety policies and initiatives.
Is responsible for own safety, reports unsafe working conditions and hazards in a timely manner.
Participates in Corrective and Preventative Safety initiatives and investigations of incidents.
Maintains a clean, orderly work area, ensuring TDW safety standards are maintained.