CNC Operator

Company Overview

Flying A Pumping Services, LLC is a Wilks Brothers company. Wilks Brothers is a multifaceted, family‑based partnership headquartered in Cisco, Texas with employees working in offices in Cisco, Willow Park, Fort Worth, Houston, and beyond. The company invests in relationships and recognizes the value in people, communities, and businesses. Customers are treated as individuals—family members, friends, and neighbors—rather than numbers. Wilks Brothers’ core values are Faith, Integrity, Team, Growth, and Loyalty. Website: www.FlyingAPumps.com

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401K with Company Match
• Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program – Insurance Premium Discounts
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Position Summary

Flying A Pipe is seeking an experienced Oilfield Tubular CNC Operator. The CNC operator handles the computer numerical control machine, maintaining, setting, and adjusting it daily. Responsibilities include knowledge of the machine’s software and hardware, processing materials, and performing functions such as drilling, cutting, and shaping steel.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, and orthographic drawings.
• Take inventory by checking stock, determining availability, forecasting needs, and placing orders.
• Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points.
• Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three‑ and four‑jaw chucks, tools, and attachments.
• Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first‑run parts, and sample workpieces.
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread‑chasing operations.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Complete preventive maintenance requirements to keep equipment in good condition.
• Document and communicate actions to ensure continuity among work shifts.
• Complete production and quality logs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Assist in other shop areas as needed based on workload and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar CNC operator role.
• At least 1 year of oilfield pipe threading experience.
• Ability to operate yard equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Proficiency in operating CNC mills.
• Strong computer and technical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication with supervisors and team members.

Working Conditions

• Physical activities: bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting, standing (occasionally), walking, stooping, squatting, crouching, crawling, and working in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels.
• Moderate to heavy lifting and carrying required.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, bright lights, dust, fumes, gases, and various climate conditions (hot, cold, humidity, rain, snow, etc.).
• Use of personal protective equipment: safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats as needed.
• Requirement to react quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Must comprehend and follow written and oral instructions, complete tasks amid frequent interruptions, and exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Clear verbal communication on the phone and with fellow workers.