• Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines. Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production.
• Takes precise for cutting or shaping. Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

• Set-up and operate CNC Lathes with Fanuc controls according to engineering specifications, instructions, GD&T and operation sheets
• Working with sheet metal
• Working with close tolerances
• Prove out new programs and make simple edits of NC programs on at least numerically controlled machines
• Must perform routine maintenance on assigned production equipment, , maintain cleanliness of work area and machinery, check machinery fluids and alert maintenance personnel and/or supervisor of malfunctions
• Download & edit programs from CIMNET system into the local memory of the machine(s)
• Acquire and maintain a full complement of personal tools as necessary to perform machinist work
• Legibly and accurately complete any and all required paperwork associated with the production of parts
• Fully and personally responsible for the overall quality of work performed to assure that the final product quality meets all applicable quality requirements and standards
• Work in a manner to promote safety for self and others in the work area
• Maintaining and operating machine shop equipment lathes, mills, vertical lathes, horizontal lathes, to repair and manufacture parts for the Refinery
• Performing repairs using various machine shop tools and equipment
• Familiarity with double reverse indicator alignment method
• Overtime, shift work and weekend work required at times
• Maintenance/repair of Gate, Globe, Plug and check valves
• Must be able to set up and run conventional Lathes
• VTL and manual mill experience is a plus
• Must be able to thrive in a fast paced work environment
• Detailed understanding of CNC control systems, with the ability to select, retrieve and modify programs
• Competent with various forms of measuring equipment

• Basic knowledge/comprehension of shop math
• Heat treat knowledge or experience a plus
• 5+ years of CNC lathe experience machining mid-size parts
• Can perform simple machining operations on various machines in the classification with minimal assistance
• Has an understanding of machine tool feed and speed concepts as related to the machining of most common materials using a variety of ceramic, carbide, high speed steel, and grinding tools
• Has experience and knowledge of setup procedures and techniques applicable to the type of machine tools in the classification