What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist II position at RightStone?
RIGHTSTONE IS HIRING! We are looking for Machinist II in Houston, TX. If you are able to fulfill the job responsibilities below, APPLY NOW!
Duration: 1 year contract
Payrate: $29.30/hr
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform complex operation of machine tools to produce/fabricate precision parts for gas and steam turbines
- Apply advanced knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures
- Ensure conformance to specifications and continues production consistently with established procedures
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
- Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining
- Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, and grinders
- Calculate and set controls to regular machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media
- Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
- Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications
- Be able to operate all machine tools as required
- Use of advanced trade mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, all varieties of precision measuring instruments, and multi-machine workstations
Qualifications/Requirements:
- High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution
- Minimum 5 years of Manual and CNC Machining experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience reading Prints, Mics, and Calipers
- Advanced degree can be substituted for experience.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required
- Lift objects weighing up to 35 lbs.
- Ability and willingness to work 1st or 2nd shift, as required
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or has an approved medical, religious, or strong-belief (reason of personal conscience) accommodation, which will include weekly testing in lieu of vaccination.
Desired Characteristics:
- Familiarity with job-shop, manufacturing or field service environments
- Experience with crane rigging and complex lifts
- Able to adjust to new product lines as introduced
- Prior work experience in heavy industrial equipment assembly, repair and machining or in any of the essential responsibilities listed above
- Work in a team environment with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to successfully complete all required certification and training courses
RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!
RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.
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