Jr. Machinist

Jr. Machinist

Phoenix Technology Services USA Inc. is a progressive and innovative Directional Drilling Company. Driven by our client’s needs, we are committed to providing more efficient and cost-effective drilling operations.

We have an opening for a Jr. Machinist based out of our Houston, TX location. Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance, Fab and Machining Manager, the Jr. Machinist utilizes standard tool room equipment to manufacture machine parts. Responsibilities include machining simple parts from raw material to finished product. Machined parts must consistently meet or exceed production, safety and quality targets for each assignment.

Responsibilities also include:

• Review procedures, work orders, blueprints, set-up sheets and verbal work instructions to plan jobs layout with as few set-ups as possible.
• Perform programming and program editing at machine controls if needed.
• Select the correct machine and tooling to do the job.
• Gather required tooling and fixtures, or place order with tool room if necessary.
• Set-up machine as required using prescribed detail and operating procedures.
• Calculate speeds, feeds, depths of cuts and tapers for machining.
• Identify the type of material being used and perform hardness testing.
• Correct or modify tooling call-outs, offsets, speeds and feeds to allow for variations in the material.
• Perform diversified machining operations and finish complex parts that include exact placement of features, tapers, and tolerances of less than .005.
• Meet or exceed manufacturing, safety, and quality targets consistently.
• Use measuring devices to check all part dimensions.
• Perform and evaluate all Level I Non-Destructive Testing on finished parts.
• Complete all inspection documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Use material handling equipment to move parts and components to and from work area.
• Practice good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Report any operational problems or safety issues with machinery, tools, or equipment to Management.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or G.E.D. A minimum of 1 year of machining experience is required. The incumbent will have at least 1 year in a similar environment and/or 4 years of in-house experience. This individual will be able to run all mills, lathes, and manual machines to complete a part. They must work well independently or under minimum supervision and demonstrate the ability to interpret complicated drawings with multiple views and machining surfaces. The incumbent is proficient with gauges and measuring instruments and will understand and practice geometric tolerance. The successful candidate will have the ability to process necessary information from machine controls and edit programs accordingly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Machinist: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77066: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person