API Turner | Machinist

Superior Energy Services (Australia) are actively seeking experienced API Turner – General Machinist to join our busy team in Wurruk, Victoria.

API Turner – General Machinist will produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Candidates need to be experienced and competent with:

- API 7-1 Thread Machining

- Grant Prideco Thread Machining

- Machine Programming using Fanuc CNC Controller

- CNC & Manual experience in Turning, Milling, Drilling and Horizontal Boring is advantageous

- Knowledge of API Q1 preferred

- Must have the legal right to work in Australia

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Set-up and manage CNC machines to perform different jobs including drilling, grinding, and milling.

- Translate engineering drawings and requirements into dimensions for production.

- Ensure the CNC machine operates in accordance with the guidelines of the company.

- Oversee the machines while they execute the tasks and make the necessary changes to produce improved results.

- Check machinery on a daily basis to guarantee functionality.

- Record all machine actions by completing production and quality logs.

- Provide timelines to management.

- Communicate logistics issues that arise in the process of creating a part.

- Ensure that results of machining process align with client expectations.

- Conduct regular CNC machine assessments.

- Carryout maintenance and calibration of machine and related equipment as directed.

Required Education & Experience

- High School Education or equivalent.

- 2-3 years' relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.

- Knowledge of Hydraulic Workover and Snubbing Equipment preferred.

- Experience as CNC Machinist.

- Knowledge & Experience of API 7-1 & API Q1 preferred.

- Grant Prideco Thread machining.

- Programming using Fanuc CNC control.

- Ability to work from sketches, prints, operation sheets, preliminary drawings, and written/verbal instructions.

- Ability to set up and operate all CNC and general lathes.

- Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

Additional Requirement

- Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia or hold valid Australian work authorisation enabling them to perform the requirements of the role.