Machinist A

EthosEnergy is currently seeking a Machinist to help support a gas turbine manufacturing and repair facility in the Houston Texas area. This key role will support set up and machining of finished dimensions with tolerances <.0005 on a wide variety of parts which includes but is not limited to precision split cases spherical and multiple segmented parts. this position operates under supervision so successful candidates must have the ability it strongly preferred that applicants machinist degree from trade school plus minimum years manual machining experience.>

Job Responsibilities

• Rough and finish machine a wide variety of rotating equipment components and can, under minimal supervision effectively complete intricate and difficult jobs, requiring separate machining to many co-related dimensions in diameters, faces, slots, and grooves with demand for concentricity, parallelism, squareness, roundness, and surface finish.
• Perform assigned duties with limited assistance or direct supervision. Consistently meets or exceeds company or industry standards for quality of work and manufacturing times established for this position.
• With limited assistance and supervision sets up and operates conventional and special-purpose machines and machining centers to manufacture metallic and non-metallic parts applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, handbook formulas, shop mathematics (trigonometry, geometry, algebra), machinability of materials, and layout techniques.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished part, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Can select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers, using commercially available tooling and products whenever possible.
• Willingly shares information and knowledge with superiors, peers and other team members.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine readouts.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and notifies appropriate individuals as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Can operate, set up and machine with portable machining equipment in shop and onsite with minimal guidance. (Boring bars, Knee mills, Master mills, Flange facers, Rotor Turning devices and Portable Precision Grinding equipment)
• Perform assigned duties with limited assistance and minor supervision. Consistently meet or exceed company or industry standards for quality of work and manufacturing times established for this position.
• Perform follow-up operations, such as deburring, polishing, grinding, and threading.
• Perform and document in-process QA inspections. (Follow Route Tag instructions)
• Perform regular maintenance. (monitor oil reservoir, coolant levels and fill as needed)
• Confers with co-workers to resolve machining problems or to develop process improvements.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
• Keeps workstation clean and organized.
• Follows all established safety procedures and practices.
• Occasional travel is required to customer site or other EthosEnergy facilities.
  
  

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Desired:
• Manual and CNC Programmer/Operator
• Read drawings and Blueprints
• Operate horizontal mill, vertical turret lathe, large and small lathes, knee mills, post mills, and drill press
• Hold tolerance of .0005" or better.
• Confidently use a variety of common micrometers large and small
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of Manual Machining experience
  
  

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Preference given to those with a Machinist degree from trade school plus a minimum of 3 years of Manual Machining experience
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to push, pull and lift up to 75 lbs.
  
  

What We Offer

• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs
  
  

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.