Job Overview:
We are currently looking for motivated individuals interested in machining and manufacturing with shipping & receiving experience. Individuals who can positively impact our production and join our culture of safety, quality and innovation are in demand. Individuals with a strong work ethic and personal accountability will do well in this role, responsible for a variety of tasks involved in the manufacture of drilling bits and downhole equipment, such as preparing materials for machining, molding, welding, setting up, operating, or tending one or more cutting or forming machine tools. Don't miss this opportunity to join our team! Experience with a Manual Lathe is considered a plus!

Duties:

• Prepare materials for molding, welding, machining, or forging.
• Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines.
• Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice bit materials.
• Set up, operate, or tend furnace machines to melt materials for molds and forms.
• Position, adjust, and secure stock material or workpieces against stops or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using hoists.
• Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences.
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Change worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools or brushes, using hand tools.
• Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules, or templates.
• Select the proper coolants and lubricants and start their flow.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces, using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, or power tools.
• Start machines and turn handwheels or valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.
• Move controls or mount gears, cams, or templates in machines to set feed rates and cutting speeds, depths, and angles.
• Record operational data, such as pressure readings, lengths of strokes, feed rates, or speeds.
• Extract or lift jammed pieces from machines.
• Measure and mark reference points and cutting lines on workpieces, using traced templates, compasses, and rules.
• Check and inspect work for conformity to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Read, interpret and understand work orders and schematics.
• Recognize discrepant materials and request replacements in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work a 40 hour week with up to 20 hours overtime if needed to meet operational needs.
• Flexibility in work hours to meet operational shift changes and needs.
• Able to work weekends.
• Timely decision making.
• Follow work instructions as outlined.
• Ability to take instructions without taking offense.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team for a common goal.
• Dependable attendance is a must and a requirement for the job.

If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to contribute to our manufacturing operations, we encourage you to apply for the position of Manufacturing Associate. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within our organization. Join our team today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Conroe, TX 77303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person