DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator Machinist is responsible for performing CNC operations at the manufacturing plant.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Plan machining by studying job packets, routings and notes, blueprints, materials, specifications, reference planes and orientations, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Program mills and/or lathes using CAD/CAM software and/or entering program G/M-code, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs; organizing and maintaining updated programs.
• Sets-up mills and/or lathes by selecting, installing, indicating and adjusting required work-holding, tools, fixturing, tool holders, attachments, indexers, and stops.
• Verify settings by measuring first piece and submitting for first piece approval. Performs sampling measurements during production run per ISO procedure frequencies.
• Maintain specifications by observing machine cycles; taking measurements; troubleshooting, adjusting and reprogramming; monitoring and replacing tools; adhering to quality procedures.
• Achieve mill setup and run times and report any difficulties to shop lead.
• Maintain open communications by documenting actions, irregularities and attentive needs and by completing production and quality paperwork, setting up and/or maintaining organized setup note system.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized working conditions by adhering to safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; reporting repairs requiring service to shop supervisor; keeping equipment clean.
• Update job knowledge by participating in company arranged educational opportunities, reading technical publications, trying new technologies, and discussing and sharing experiences with others.
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments; performing other duties as assigned including but not limited to better utilization of long cycle times to complete additional value-added work.
• Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to conform to API Q1/ISO 9001:2015 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting QMS objectives.
• Understand the implications of not conforming to QMS requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 plus years of experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Experience working in an API Q1/ISO 9001:2015 environment a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Machine operation.
• Use of Measurement Equipment.
• Tooling applications.
• Programming Editing and Programming.
• G-code/M-code and/or CAD/CAM software.
• Functional and Technical skills.
• Conceptual skills.
• Process improvement.
• Attention to detail.
• Blueprint reading and Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerances.
• Basic Math Skills.
• Ability to work with little to no direct supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet production demands.

PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a hot environment.
• Sitting, bending, standing, walking, 8-10 hours per day.
• Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.
• Exposure to production environment.

OTHERS

• Attention to detail.

• Produce error-free work.
• Deadline-oriented.
• Make sure that customers’ requests come first.
• Self-starter who thinks of innovative, faster ways to accomplish tasks.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment.

Lufkin’s proud past extends back to the early 20th century when the Lufkin Foundry manufactured railroad and sawmill equipment. The company expanded soon after by pioneering oilfield pumping units in the 1920s. Today, Lufkin is a world leader in its field, providing precision-engineered oilfield equipment, products, and services to customers around the globe.

Lufkin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.