About Piping Technology & Products (PT&P)
PT&P is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered products for piping
systems, proudly serving industries like oil & gas, power, and chemicals since 1978.
Headquartered in Houston, we’re known for innovation, quality, and customer commitment.
Join our team and help deliver solutions that keep critical infrastructure running safely and
efficiently.
Position Summary
The Lathe Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a
manual lathe (Bridgeport or similar equipment) to machine metal parts according to
specifications. This role ensures parts meet quality, safety, and dimensional requirements while
supporting production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate a lathe machine and related manual machining equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings.
- Select and install the correct tooling, cutting speeds, and feeds for each job.
- Machine parts to precise tolerances using manual controls.
- Perform turning, facing, drilling, tapping, threading, boring, grooving, and other machining operations.
- Measure finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision inspection tools.
- Verify that all machined parts meet dimensional, quality, and surface-finish requirements.
- Adjust machine settings to maintain accuracy and meet specifications.
- Identify material or dimensional discrepancies and report issues to the Supervisor.
- Perform daily preventive maintenance on machines, including cleaning, lubrication, and inspection.
- Replace worn tooling and notify the Supervisor of needed repairs or parts.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Follow all safety protocols, including machine-guarding, PPE usage, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Review job travelers and ensure proper routing, documentation, and part labeling.
- Communicate delays, material shortages, or equipment issues to the Supervisor.
- Assist with training new machinists or helpers as needed.
- Support other machine shop operations when required (Bridgeport milling machine experience is a plus).
