Machinist Job Responsibilities:

Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines. Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production. Takes precise for cutting or shaping. Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task.

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Set-up and operate CNC Lathes with Fanuc controls according to engineering specifications, instructions, GD&T and operation sheets

Working with sheet metal

Working with close tolerances

Prove out new programs and make simple edits of NC programs on at least numerically controlled machines

Must perform routine maintenance on assigned production equipment, , maintain cleanliness of work area and machinery, check machinery fluids and alert maintenance personnel and/or supervisor of malfunctions

Download & edit programs from CIMNET system into the local memory of the machine(s)

Acquire and maintain a full complement of personal tools as necessary to perform machinist work

Legibly and accurately complete any and all required paperwork associated with the production of parts

Fully and personally responsible for the overall quality of work performed to assure that the final product quality meets all applicable quality requirements and standards

Work in a manner to promote safety for self and others in the work area

• Maintaining and operating machine shop equipment lathes, mills, vertical lathes, horizontal lathes, to repair and manufacture parts for the Refinery
• Performing repairs using various machine shop tools and equipment
• Familiarity with double reverse indicator alignment method
• Overtime, shift work and weekend work required at times
• Maintenance/repair of Gate, Globe, Plug and check valves
• Must be able to set up and run conventional Lathes
• VTL and manual mill experience is a plus
• Must be able to thrive in a fast paced work environment
• Detailed understanding of CNC control systems, with the ability to select, retrieve and modify programs
• Competent with various forms of measuring equipment

Qualifications for lathe machinist

• Basic knowledge/comprehension of shop math
• Heat treat knowledge or experience a plus
• 5+ years of CNC lathe experience machining mid-size parts
• Can perform simple machining operations on various machines in the classification with minimal assistance
• Has an understanding of machine tool feed and speed concepts as related to the machining of most common materials using a variety of ceramic, carbide, high speed steel, and grinding tools
• Has experience and knowledge of setup procedures and techniques applicable to the type of machine tools in the classification