Job Description

For over 140 years, our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology (“Celeros FT”) continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission-critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

We are currently seeking a Machinist for our facility in Houston, TX. - 2nd shift 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Machinist will assess and diagnose possible problems with hydraulic and mechanical equipment. There will be an emphasis on pumps or rotating equipment in a shop environment. You’ll work collaboratively with other Multi-Skilled technicians under the direction of the Shop Supervisor. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Setting up and operating various machines and tools on a singular basis. 

• Manual milling machines - Devlieger setup and operation 

• Reading and interpreting work orders to select proper work center and identify required tooling and/or programs necessary to perform the operation. 

• Obtaining and installing proper tooling, such as jaws, chucks, tombstones, fixtures, and cutting tools. 

• Using various gauges and precision instruments (i.e. intra-mics, profilometers for finish surface requirements, calipers, IDOD micrometers, indicators, and special gaging equipment, etc.) to inspect production pieces to make necessary program and tooling adjustments. 

• Setting up and running CMM as necessary. 

• Cleaning and removing burrs after the operation is completed. 

• Assisting manufacturing engineering in process improvements. 

• Training other employees on a variety of machine tools and operations. 

• Returning tooling and reporting any difficulties with tooling or material. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Read, write, speak and comprehend English. 

• Add, subtract, multiply, divide and work with fractional measurements and decimals. 

• Set up, adjust, and operate all machine tools in your area of responsibility in order to produce various parts within specifications from blueprints. 

• Read and understand basic manufacturing mechanical blueprints, and use good basic math skills in addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. 

• Work accurately with basic keyboard and monitor interfaced with the mainframe computer to enter work order data and correct qualities as required. 

• Hold very close tolerances and surface finish requirements. 

• Exceptional teamwork skills and strong communication abilities. 

• Working knowledge or ability to learn to use a micrometer, depth micrometer, dial indicators, CMM, and other precision measuring instruments. 

• A demonstrated history of good attendance and a safe work record. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent. 

• 8+ years of manual machining working with manual engine lathes, VTL’s, HBM’s and surface grinders 

• Experience working with very tight tolerance of +/- .001. 

• The ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and other documents. 

• Proficiency with measuring equipment, such as calipers, gauges and micrometers. 

• Computer proficiency. 

• Experience working with stainless steel or duplex stainless steel preferred. 

• Horizontal mill experience preferred. 

• Lean manufacturing methods preferred. 

Celeros Flow Technology is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the country in which the position is located to be considered.