Machinist

About the Company

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties include:

• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Oil & Gas Automation
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Pressure Management
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation Maintenance & Repair Services

Responsibilities

• Assembles, repairs, and fabricates replacement and new parts by operating mechanical equipment.
• Assembles parts into sub-units or complete units.
• Installs repaired parts into equipment and operates equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Operates metalworking machine tools, such as conventional lathe, milling machine, broaching shaper, bench drill machine, radial drill machine, or grinder to machine parts to specifications.
• Uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product.
• Cuts raw material on a horizontal bandsaw as needed.
• Deburrs production and finished parts.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance of machines.
• Maintains and secures work tools.
• Cleans, lubricates, and maintains machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
• Turns off and locks out equipment when not in use.
• Provides backup for the assembly shop and warehouse.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5+ years of experience.
• Ability to operate manual machines such as lathes, radial and standard drill presses, VTL’s, horizontal boring mills, and knee mills to their full capability without direct involvement from a supervisor or other machinists.

Skills

• Ability to handle and read job/machine-specific measuring tools to inspect and maintain quality work using tools such as various sizes/types of plug/ring gauges, ID/OD/Depth Micrometers, Dial indicators, thread gauges, vernier calipers, height gauges, etc., in Metric or Imperial standards.
• Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and instruments.
• Capability to machine ACME and Screw Pitch threads.
• Ability to read technical/CAD drawings and manufacture parts consistent with the information provided.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using computer applications, barcode scanners, adding machines, and telephones.