R & D Machinist

ChampionX has an immediate need for a R & D Machinist located in Crowley, TX. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.

What's in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) company matching and more

What You Will Do:

• Build and Maintain R&D machine floor with demonstrated high standard level.
• 6S & CI activity for R&D machine floor.
• A Single CAM program for multiple SKUs of similar parts.
• Prove Manufacturing method with minimum waste and maximized metal cutting time.
• Program, setup and operation of multi-tasking lathe/mill machines, to include 5 axis milling.
• Optimize tooling selection for planned method to make parts with optimized tool life cutting parameters.
• One off Product/Fixture building using CNC and manual machines.
• Drive completion of R&D projects, by collaborating with operational team supervisors/managers for Non-machining operations required on prototype parts/projects in a timely manner.
• Build product prototype assembly and prepare assembling/disassembling procedures.
• Check R&D parts quality as per drawings, record report and create SPC chart.
• Build Assembly/Test fixture on demand as per drawing.
• Learn & Practice Total productive maintenance (TPM) for R&D shop floor.
• Demonstrate a high sense of urgency, and high-quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies, Skills and Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of relevant experience in operating Conventional & CNC Machines.
• CNC machining technician with assembly, Safety & CI knowledge.
• CAM certified technician.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• LT/ VMC/ conventional machine operating skill.
• Knowledge of reading machining and assembly drawings.
• Self-documenting the work and deliverables for traceability.
• Detail and results oriented. Ability to work under pressure.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work without constant supervision.
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred:

• Vocation school trained professionals.
• Minimum knowledge with HF & PCSF parts.
• 5axis milling, programming, set-up and operation.
• Multi-tasking machine programming, set-up and operation.
• Knowledge of HF international industry standards & work practice.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug and alcohol test
• Criminal background check

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift to 30 pounds and standing or walking in the work area for most of the day is a requirement of the job.
• Stand for up to 8 hours or more.
• Role is deemed safety sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.
• Perform repetitive motions throughout process.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

About ChampionX

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.