Our client based in Portlethen are looking for a Senior Machinist to join their team on a Staff basis. Duties include: * Drill Strings and Tubulars: Manufacture and supply of drill pipes, collars, and other tubular components. Wellbore Integrity * Inspection and Repair: Comprehensive services to ensure the integrity and performance of tubular equipment. Wellbore Integrity * Hardbanding and Welding: Advanced techniques to enhance the durability and lifespan of drilling tools. * Drill Pipes: Manufactured to industry standards (API and premium grades), available in a range of sizes and connection types. Designed for high strength, fatigue resistance, and durability. * Heavy Weight Drill Pipe (HWDP): Used to transition between drill collars and standard drill pipe, providing enhanced weight and flexibility in the drill string. * Drill Collars: Thick-walled tubulars that provide weight on bit (WOB) while maintaining directional control and minimizing vibration. * Non-Magnetic Collars: Used for Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and Logging While Drilling (LWD) applications to prevent magnetic interference. * Subs and Crossovers: Custom-engineered components that connect different drill string elements or enable tool compatibility. Qualifications & Experience * Minimum 5 years in a machine shop environment * Experience cutting API and / or Premium drilling threads (essential) * Knowledge of operating systems (essential) FANUC (preferred) * Experience in programming (essential) FANUC (preferred) * Perform advanced machine operations and threading to required tolerances. * Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of IMTE. * Assist in the development and guidance of trainee machinists