Sr Manual Machinist - Night shift - Conroe, TX

Patterson-UTI•Conroe, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Manual Machinist oversees work on a manual lathe to cut a variety of mud motor parts. The role ensures parts are accurately machined, usable after cutting, and visually inspected with QA/QC completed before they are removed from the lathe. The position reports directly to the Machine Shop Supervisor (Production Foreman). The machinist also repairs equipment, performs secondary machining and preventive maintenance, assesses worn parts, and troubleshoots machining and equipment issues. The role includes reviewing component configurations and dimensions to identify efficient production methods, collaborating with engineering and supervisory personnel, documenting inspections and repairs, and training and mentoring lower-level machinists. The machinist helps maintain shop cleanliness and equipment readiness and safely operates a forklift and overhead crane to move equipment and workpieces. The typical work environment is in a shop or field setting, with exposure to outdoor weather, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles. The position requires an emphasis on safety and the use of personal protective equipment. The role is based in Conroe, Texas, and requires living within a one-hour drive of the shop. Night-shift work, on-call rotation, overtime, and weekend work are required or expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience running a manual lathe.
Must live within a one-hour driving distance of the shop in Conroe, Texas.
Availability for an on-call rotation and overtime.
Experience machining API connections and/or tapered connections.
Solid experience using various measuring equipment.
Ability to operate an overhead crane.
Clear vision to judge near and far distances and maintain awareness of ongoing work activities around coworkers and third parties.
Spatial orientation and awareness to move safely around a work environment with many moving objects.
Knowledge and experience with tools and materials.
Broad knowledge of machining techniques to perform advanced setup operations.
Proficiency using cutting tools and measuring equipment.
Ability to read and understand blueprint drawings.
Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve problems involving machining operations and tools.
Ability to lead by example and mentor junior employees.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to promptly give and follow directions.
Ability to handle multiple projects and supervisors at once.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, including productive interaction with coworkers and third parties.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools for mechanically oriented functions, including independent use of heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools.
Ability to safely navigate shop and work sites, including occasional walking, climbing, standing, and stepping.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds independently, potentially while walking on uneven surfaces.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to field and operational work areas.
Ability to listen for unusual noises that indicate equipment or machinery problems.
Ability to stay alert and focused, including during occasional extended work periods.
Willingness and ability to be on call after hours and work weekends.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at designated times.
Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience training junior machinists.

Responsibilities

Oversee inspection of all parts produced or machined.
Repair equipment brought to the machine shop.
Provide effective QA/QC procedures during production.
Independently troubleshoot and resolve problems concerning machining operations.
Perform secondary machining operations on component parts as required.
Analyze component configurations and dimensions to determine efficient machining operations for production.
Assess worn parts to determine whether they should be repaired or replaced.
Work with engineering and supervisory personnel to troubleshoot and resolve design, equipment, and operating difficulties.
Perform preventive maintenance duties as scheduled by the maintenance department.
Train lower-level machinists, answer work questions, resolve operating difficulties, and review completed assignments.
Document inspections, test results, and repair work.
Oversee shop cleanliness and organization and ensure equipment is clean and in good working order.
Safely operate a forklift to move equipment around the yard and load the machine with workpieces or raw materials.
Use familiarity with CAD drawings and geometric dimensioning testing.
Perform other related duties as assigned.