Service Machinist Houston

MOGAS Industries, Inc., A Flowserve Company, the leading manufacturer of severe service ball valves for extreme industrial applications is seeking a Service Machinist with experience with Manual Mills, Lathes, Drill Presses and Saws for our North Houston location. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three (3) plus years minimum manual machining experience. 
• Experience operating the following manual machines: mill, lathe, drill press, and saws.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiently applies knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machine ability of materials, and layout techniques to repair MOGAS valves for service.
  1. Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. 
  2. Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
  3. Maintains regular proactive contact with all levels of sales, engineering, marketing and manufacturing to troubleshoot valve problems.
• Conducts failure analysis at MOGAS Service plant by reviewing and inspecting valves to determine exact cause of failures while recommending the proper course of action
  1. Inspects parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
  2. Prepares inspection reports describing the findings of the analysis. 
  3. May respond to internal technical questions in reference to valves.
  4. Installs, programs, and repairs equipment by applying knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics.
  5. Performs daily task by using power tools, hand tools, and testing instruments according to Service manuals, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Willingly travels at a moment’s notice to assist with emergency repairs and meets demanding time constraints 
• Proactively seeks to increase knowledge of applicable MOGAS applications 
  1. May respond to customers’ technical questions related to valves

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skilled and able to setup, adjust and operate standard and special types of machine tools.
• Able to read machine drawings
• Able to read blueprint or job order for product specifications
• Basic business writing skills
• Ball valve knowledge preferred
• Effective problem resolution skills 
• Ability to analyze technical issues and develop practical resolutions 
• Proactive
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision
• Safety consciousness
• Strong technical skills in mechanical, hydraulics, electrical and/or systems areas
• Dedication and ability to travel and work in a field environment in remote locations domestic or international
• Customer service focused and possesses superb customer service skills and an ability to diagnose and solve problems from non-technical description provided by customers.
• Resourceful and creative approach, within limits, to problem solving 
• Able to function within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills 
• Career oriented with the energy and commitment to perform and add value for our customers
• Must be able to manage service calls that require more time than anticipated without becoming frustrated or rushing through a job