Machine Operator
JOB-10046376
Anticipated Start Date
April 20, 2026
Location
Houston, TX
Type of Employment
Contract Hire
Employer Info
Our client is a global leader in energy technology, providing cutting-edge solutions across the oil and gas industry. Operating in over 100 countries, they focus on digital innovation and sustainable practices to drive the future of energy and support the transition to lower-carbon operations.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled
Machine Operator to join a dynamic manufacturing team. You will be responsible for helping provide safe, efficient and reliable product and service delivery to customers, and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery. .
Job Description
- The Machine Operator ensures equipment is delivered on time and according to operational demands and maintains shop and field equipment.
- Participate in pre-job and Toolbox meetings with crew members.
- Plan and execute maintenance activities for a designated location (outside of Technology Lifecycle Management activities).
- Maintain equipment according to procedures, reporting problems or deviations.
- Operate equipment according to procedures, competency levels and job requirement.
- Identify opportunities to improve the service delivery process.
- Participate in failure investigations when relevant.
- Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement.
- Operate custom, non-CNC manufacturing machines
- Assist with assembly work when not actively running machines
- Handle long pipe materials safely and efficiently
Skills Required
- Machine operation experience: Preferred but not required
- Equipment is custom; candidates will be trained
- Strong safety mindset / prior safety-sensitive work environments
- Reliability and job longevity
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Assembly experience
- Forklift or combi lift operation
- Pipe handling experience
- SAP experience
- Safety & PPE
- Strong safety culture is a core expectation
- PPE provided by SLB, except:
- Steel-toe boots required on Day 1
Education/Training/Certifications
- Required: High school diploma or GED
Additional requirements
- Schedule notes: M-TH 2:00pm-12:30am. Trains on 1st shift (4am-2:30pm) 4 to 6 weeks then move to 2nd. OT as needed
Pay rate
- $22 - $24 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.