Summary
Weatherford is hiring a Manual Lathe and Milling Machinist II for its machine shop in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role involves machining, repairing and refurbishing downhole tools and tubular products, including cutting and recutting API threads. Duties also include interpreting engineering drawings, inspecting parts with precision measuring tools, maintaining equipment and keeping production records. Applicants need a high school qualification, ITI or related technical diploma and at least 4 years of relevant Oil & Gas machining experience; shift work, overtime and up to 10% travel may be required.
The posting
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Overview
The Manual lathe\milling Machinist II – Machine Shop responsible for machining, repairing, and refurbishing downhole tools, tubular products, and oilfield equipment using manual lathes. Performs API thread cutting, recutting, precision machining, inspection, and equipment maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate and set up manual lathe\milling machines.
- Machine, repair, and refurbish downhole tools and tubular products.
- Cut and recut API, premium, tubing, casing threads.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring tools.
- Conduct routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Ensure compliance with API, quality, and safety requirements.
- Maintain production and inspection records.
- Support continuous improvement, 5S and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams.
Skills
- Manual Lathe\milling Operations
- Precision Machining
- API 7-1, API 5CT & API 6A
- Downhole Tool Repair
- Tubing & Casing Threading
- Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- Precision Measurement & Inspection
- Micrometers & Verniers
- Machine Setup & Calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Oil & Gas Manufacturing
- Safety Compliance
Qualifications
- Minimum High School, ITI, or Technical Diploma in a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of manual lathe\Milling machining experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Experience with API thread repair, downhole tools, and tubular products.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work shift schedules and overtime as required.
- Up to 10% travel may be required.
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