Machinist

About Company:

Based in Houston, Taurus Industrial Group (Taurus) is a leading, integrated and industry-diversified technical services company offering end-to-end services across multiple service lines. Leveraging a growing footprint with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Taurus’s service offerings cover engineering and automation, electrical and instrumentation, power systems testing and commissioning, civil and mechanical crafts, pipe and structural steel fabrication, rotating equipment maintenance and repairs, full-service soft crafts, insulation and scaffold, specialty tooling and machining, technical bolting, heat treating, hot-tapping, line stopping and NDT / inspections.

With over 60 years of continuous, safe, and reliable operating experience, Taurus operates across multiple industries and sectors, providing front-end engineering, routine maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround services. We service multiple areas of the energy industry, from our origins in traditional petrochemical and refining industries to the broader power, natural gas, midstream, industrials, and the emerging renewables market.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Machinist to join our team in Freeport, TX. As a Machinist, you will be responsible for setting up and operating a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Your work will involve interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience as a Machinist
• Proficiency in precision measuring tools and machine shop math
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications
• Experience with manual lathes and tool and die work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with deburring and finishing techniques
• Experienced in machining pump components such as cases, impellers, wear-rings, bearing housings, covers.
• Sufficient mathematical skills required to perform machining tasks.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Candidates experienced in the pump or rotating equipment industry strongly preferred.
• Manual dexterity to maneuver and handle parts and tooling.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications
• Inspect finished products for accuracy and quality
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Responsible for manufacture and modification of parts, and operation of machinery to manufacture precision parts
• Must be able to hold close tolerances
• The Manual Machinist uses their knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, and machining procedures to manufacture and modify customers parts
• Well versed in the use of Manual lathes and Manual mills, and general shop tools
• Must be able to use precision measuring instruments
• Ensure parts meet precise specifications

Skills:

As a Machinist, you will use your expertise in precision measuring, machine tools, machine shop, manual lathe, tool and die, blueprint reading, machining, and deburring to produce high-quality precision parts and instruments. You will work closely with engineers and other team members to ensure that finished products meet exacting standards. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be essential to your success in this role.