Manual Machinist

Manual Bearing Machinist

Overview:

(La Porte, TX): FTS/Flexblue Staffing is sourcing a Bearing Machinist for our client in La Porte, TX. This position is a 1,040-hour contract-to-hire opportunity working day shift. This position will perform duties to include but not limited to in-house machine work, repairs, and upgrades to customer’s machinery and to repair used or manufacture new components per drawings and procedures.

Essential Duties:

• A strong hands-on and working knowledge of the manufacture and assembly of close-tolerance turbo-machinery components.

• Minimum of Eight (8) years of machinist experience.

• A strong hands-on and working knowledge of machine shop practices and equipment.

• Requires manual dexterity and ability to operate manual Lathes, Mills, VTL, and Boring Mills.

• The ability to work with close tolerance equipment under supervision from other machinists, Lead Man, or Foreman.

• Some mechanical experience is required for the resolution of equipment problems and recommended repairs.

• Requires strong machinist problem-solving and math skills. Must be able to make tools, as required to improve repairs.

• Requires proficient verbal and written communication skills (English).

• Ability to complete documentation and written reports, and read MFG drawings and blueprints. Ability to make sketches and accurately read precision measuring tools.

• Very organized, with good interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, “can do” attitude.

• Ability to understand and comply with regulations and processes in the repair procedures.

• Requires the ability to work component repairs from start to finish with few questions on procedures with limited supervision.

• Strengths include a strong safety work ethic and maintaining a clean efficient work area.

Requirements/Skills:

• Perform shop repairs and machining operations. Manufacture new components per drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions with some limited supervision. Requires attention to detail and few reworks, rejections, or scrap parts.

• Coordinate with the Lead Man to ensure special repair requirements are met.

• Organize and maintain an efficient clean machine shop area.

• Work overtime as required to meet customer emergency breakdown demands.

• Willingness to learn and test for advancements based on abilities and ambitions presented by the employee.

• Perform and promote safety standards within the shop environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift heavy objects.

• Ability to work after-hours when required.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.