CNC Machinist

Candidate Requirements:

Education: Secondary School Diploma required

Work Experience: A minimum of three years of verifiable work experience working as a CNC Machinist in an industrial manufacturing or oilfield-related environment.

Skills/Licensing:

• Verifiable work experience in programming CNC machines, including conversational programming, with a strong understanding of G-code and M-code.
• Demonstrated experience machining API-threaded tubular products or comparable precision components where tolerances, thread profiles, and quality control are critical.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and shop drawings, with a focus on oilfield tubular products. This includes understanding geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrable proficiency in using various gauges and measuring equipment to ensure products meet precise specifications. Demonstrated proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and other precision measurement tools is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machining operations, including turning, milling, boring, and drilling.
• Ability to operate required manufacturing equipment, including CNC Lathe Machines and horizontal band saws.
• Ability to independently interpret job requirements and translate engineering specifications into machining programs and setup instructions.
• Ability to document machining processes, setup instructions, or job notes to support quality assurance and repeatability.
• Must be able to lift 55lbs

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, shop drawings, and customer specifications related to oilfield tubular assets, including API threaded connections, to determine machining sequences and tolerances.
• Program CNC machines for precision machining operations, including the development and adjustment of machining logic, tooling paths, and sequences to meet Force Inspection's QMS requirements and API 5CT and 5B standards.
• Verify and validate machining programs prior to production runs, identifying and correcting potential issues related to tolerances, thread profiles, and material performance.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes, horizontal band saws, and other required manufacturing equipment, applying advanced knowledge of conversational programming and experience with DMG Mori lathes as needed.
• Perform precision measurements using various gauges and measuring equipment to verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications, emphasizing quality control in every aspect of machining and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare written machining instructions or job setup documentation for API-threaded components and other tubular products as required to support consistent production and quality outcomes.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on machine tools and equipment, documenting maintenance activities and promptly reporting any equipment outages to ensure minimal downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Machine Shop Supervisor and other team members to optimize machining procedures and enhance the efficiency of manufacturing operations, contributing to effective throughput and the achievement of production objectives.
• Train and mentor junior staff members in machining skills, safety protocols, quality assurance practices, and adherence to Force Inspection's HSE program and Occupational HSE Regulations, fostering a culture of continuous learning and safety.
• Assist in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives, actively participating in improving safety measures and complying with occupational HSE regulations specific to the oilfield services industry.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers regarding job status, ensuring customer satisfaction through professional conduct and timely execution of service and manufacturing orders.
• Establish and implement efficient methods to meet work schedules, coordinating work activities with other units within Force Inspection Services to ensure seamless production flow and timely completion of projects.
• Resolve machining or production issues by applying well-developed problem-solving skills and recommending measures to improve productivity and product quality, while being open to incorporating new methods and principles into existing practices.
• Participate in internal quality reviews and root-cause analysis when machining or production issues arise, contributing technical input to corrective actions.
• Prepare production reports and other documentation as required, ensuring accurate record-keeping for all machining operations and participating in quality initiatives to support the ongoing improvement of the quality program.