Academy Petroleum Industries is looking for experienced CNC Lathe Machinists who take pride in their craft and want to work on complex, high-value components.
This role is ideal for machinists with strong experience in API threading, large part setups, and tight-tolerance work who are confident taking ownership of their machines and setups.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Independently set up and run CNC lathes on complex, large-scale components
- Execute and verify API threading (internal & external) with full understanding of standards and tolerances
- Read and interpret detailed drawings to deliver tight-tolerance, high-precision work
- Take ownership of difficult setups, including tooling selection and process planning
- Optimize speeds, feeds, and tooling strategies to maximize tool life, efficiency, and quality
- Perform accurate inspections using precision instruments
- Troubleshoot and correct machining issues proactively to maintain production flow
- Contribute to continuous improvement through process refinement and problem-solving
What Sets You Apart
- Proven experience with API threading and inspection standards
- Strong background in complex setups and large workpieces
- Confidence working independently on demanding jobs
- Deep understanding of machining principles, tooling, and materials
- Ability to read prints and catch issues before they become problems
- Pride in producing clean, accurate, high-quality work
Technical Requirements
- Proficient with at least one control: Fagor, Fanuc, or Weiler
- Ability to program, edit, and prove out programs at the machine
- Strong experience with precision measurement and inspection tools
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Our Shop Culture
We operate in a self-directed environment where machinists are trusted to problem-solve, make decisions, and execute setups with minimal supervision.
This is a production-focused shop where quality and efficiency carry equal weight. Machinists are expected to produce accurate, clean parts while maintaining strong throughput and minimizing rework.
Mistakes can happen, but for experienced machinists, they should be infrequent and learned from quickly. Attention to detail, accountability, and pride in workmanship are essential.
Our team works together to keep production moving, but each machinist is expected to manage their own work, communicate when needed, and contribute to overall performance.
Why Experienced Machinists Choose Us
- Work on challenging, non-repetitive parts
- Be trusted to run your machine and your setups
- Competitive wages that reflect experience and capability
- Full benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Overtime opportunities available
- Stable, growing company with long-term opportunities
Work Environment
This is a production environment where priorities shift and deadlines matter. Overtime (evenings/weekends) may be required. Reliable transportation is necessary.
Performance Expectations (First 90 Days)
- Demonstrate strong setup capability with minimal oversight
- Produce parts that meet API and customer specifications consistently
- Maintain high standards in safety, quality, and machine care
- Show reliability in attendance and communication
- Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement
Apply Today
Qualified candidates will be required to demonstrate programming and setup knowledge during the interview process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
