Machinist

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

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Position Summary:
Performs complicated machine work to provide efficient and timely parts requests in an economical and efficient manner. Handles incoming work requests and individual work orders for machined equipment, assists the Foreman to administer available parts and labor toward equipment maintenance while organizing and assembling machining requests for customer welding and machinist repair orders. Assists in troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Ensure machine requests are organized and given priority
• Maintain a readily available supply of consumable materials
• Maintain all parts and supplies using central stores and inventory systems
• Work as a mechanic when needed to help with labor shortages and cleaning
• Dispatch emergency services such as tire repair and repairs to equipment as needed
• Supervise shop safety of areas assigned
• Coordinate repairs and workload with the availability of time
• Minimize cost by engineering alternative designs
• Assist the Foreman with complex or unusual assignments
• Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Port Houston cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
• Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• 4+ years machinist experience required in related field
• Welding certification required
• Must be able to perform machine work with and without the use of CNC software

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of machinist tools and equipment
• Knowledge of mechanics, welding, and machinery 
• Knowledge of all port related equipment
• Knowledge of equipment parts
• Knowledge of computer drafting and designing skills to run machinery programs
• Ability to communicate with others
• Ability to climb and be comfortable at heights
• Organizational skills
• Judgment and quick thinking skills
• Ability to give written and oral directions
• Ability to produce both metric and standard threading
• Ability to operate bed mills and lathes with CNC capability
• Ability to perform machine work with and without the use of CNC software
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Key Competencies Required:

• Achieve Results
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Effective Communication
• Pragmatic Decision Making
• Knowledge of PHA safety rules and procedures

This work site location of this job is:

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.  To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers.  Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged.  Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Application must be completed in full.