Machinist - Odessa TX

Company Description

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has over 250 employees in 14 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. VanZandt Controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining. Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We win together with a purpose. Faith, family and diversity are our foundation. Safety and integrity are our pillars. Maintaining these priorities allows us to serve our customers, hire and retain top talent, and have great manufacturer partnerships on a long-term basis. We take pride in our Brand Promise - 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service. We are a rapidly growing organization with endless potential for career growth.

Position: Machinist

This position will be based at our Odessa, TX location. We are looking for a Machinist to operate a Haas Lathe, which rotates and turns to remove unwanted metal parts using tools and computer assisted controls. You will monitor the machine's performance by recording things such as speed, depth of cut, and feed rate.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare Materials for use on machinery by cutting shaping or drilling them.
• Performing routing maintenance tasks to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment and the ability to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous tasks.
• Install cutting tools, position work pieces on the machine, adjust settings and controls, and verify accuracy of finished work.
• Operate lathes to turn and rotate metal using tools and computer-assisted controls.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Check all dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Shop floor CNC Lathe manufacturing activities.
• Trouble shoot and solve manufacturing issues on the shop floor.
• Revise CNC programs.
• Review and follow written documents such as work instructions and job aids.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of previous manufacturing experience required,
• Knowledge and experience with Haas turning centers helpful.
• Have strong math skills.
• Good interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills.
• Able to read calipers.
• Able to setup Haas lathe
• Willing to help run other machines as needed.

Hours

M-F 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (may be subject to change with the needs of the business)

Wage

Compensation based upon experience level and capabilities. We offer a competitive benefit package including health insurance, 401(k) with Company match, life and disability insurance, employee incentive plan, Paid Time Off and Holiday pay.

Training

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation provides ongoing training and development plans

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, driving record check, and drug and alcohol screen.