Manual Machinist - Nights

Job Description

Manual Machinist - Midland NIGHTS

Phoenix Technology Services USA Inc. is a progressive and innovative Directional Drilling Company. Driven by our client’s needs, we are committed to providing more efficient and cost-effective drilling operations.

We have an opening for a Manual Machinist based out of our Midland, TX location. Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance, Fab and Machining Manager, the Manual Lathe Machinist applies basic skills and appropriate machining practices in turning, milling, and tooling processes as specified by work orders, blueprints, set-up sheets and verbal instructions, ensuring machine parts consistently meet or exceed production, safety and quality targets for assignment.

Responsibilities also include:

• Review procedures, work orders, blueprints, set-up sheets and follow verbal work instructions to arrange task layout with minimal steps.
• Operate Manual Lathe functions, and perform programming, or program editing at machine controls if needed.
• Select the correct machine and tooling to do the job and gather the required tooling and fixtures or place an order with tool room if necessary.
• Set up machine as required using prescribed detail and operating procedures.
• Calculate speeds, feeds, depths of cuts and tapers for machining.
• Identify the type of material being used and performs hardness testing.
• Correct or modify tooling call-outs, offsets, speeds and feeds to allow for variations in the material.
• Perform diversified machining operations and finish complex parts that include exact placement of features, tapers, and tolerances of less than .005, consistently meeting or exceeding manufacturing, safety, and quality targets.
• Use measuring devices to check all part dimensions (Gagemaker), perform and evaluate all Level I Non-Destructive Testing evaluations on finished parts, and complete all Inspection documentation promptly and accurately.
• Report non-conformance to the Quality Control Manager.
• Use material handling equipment to move parts and components to and from the work area (overhead crane, forklift, etc.).
• Practice good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Promptly report any operational problems or safety issues with machinery, tools, or equipment to the Machine Shop Lead and submit a maintenance requisition.
• Assist other departments with various projects when time permits.
• Perform all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in the health and safety handbook.
• Perform duties according to the Company’s quality system procedures and work instructions.
  
  

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or G.E.D. A minimum of 6 years of machining experience is required. The incumbent will have at least 4 years in a similar environment and/or 4 years of in-house experience. This individual will be able to run all mills, lathes, and manual machines to complete a part. They must work well independently or under minimum supervision and demonstrate the ability to interpret complicated drawings with multiple views and machining surfaces. The incumbent will be proficient with gauges and measuring instruments and will understand and practice geometric tolerance. They will have the ability to process necessary information from machine controls and edit programs accordingly.

Company Description

Phoenix Technology Services, a division of PHX Energy Services Corp., is one of the largest horizontal and directional drilling service providers in the industry. Since our inception in 1995, we have expanded to become a multinational service provider that trades on the TSX as PHX Energy Services Corp. (TSX: PHX).

Phoenix delivers progressive drilling solutions to unconventional markets around the world. Headquartered in Calgary Alberta, we operate in Canada, the US, and Albania. We have a demonstrated track record of reducing costs, decreasing operating risk, and maximizing operational efficiencies; ultimately driving your bottom line.

Phoenix is committed to developing leading-edge drilling and measurement technologies, attracting and cultivating the industry’s top professionals, and achieving continuous improvement through a systematic approach to reliability, quality and safety.

Phoenix Technology Services, a division of PHX Energy Services Corp., is one of the largest horizontal and directional drilling service providers in the industry. Since our inception in 1995, we have expanded to become a multinational service provider that trades on the TSX as PHX Energy Services Corp. (TSX: PHX). Phoenix delivers progressive drilling solutions to unconventional markets around the world. Headquartered in Calgary Alberta, we operate in Canada, the US, and Albania. We have a demonstrated track record of reducing costs, decreasing operating risk, and maximizing operational efficiencies; ultimately driving your bottom line. Phoenix is committed to developing leading-edge drilling and measurement technologies, attracting and cultivating the industry’s top professionals, and achieving continuous improvement through a systematic approach to reliability, quality and safety.