- Location
- Houston
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
CNC Machine Operator – Northwest Houston Area
Schedule: Full‑time; Experience: 5+ years preferred; Environment: Manufacturing / Machine Shop
Position Summary
Seeking an experienced CNC Machine Operator responsible for reading blueprints, programming CNC machines, performing set‑ups, and ensuring high‑quality production output. This role requires strong technical knowledge, precision, and the ability to lead 2–3 operators while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
Schedule-Monday -Friday 8A -PM some OT
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate machine controls, load parts, and prove programs
- Inspect finished parts for quality and conformance
- Interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts
- Determine dimensions, tolerances, sequences of operations, and set‑up requirements
- Meet or exceed daily production rates
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment
- Stand for at least 8 hours per shift
- Lead 2–3 operators to ensure productivity and quality
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' experience preferred in CNC lathe and CNC vertical mill set‑ups
- Ability to read and edit G‑code
- Skilled in precision measuring instruments: calipers, micrometers (ID/OD), depth gauges, indicators, scales
- Strong blueprint reading and geometric tolerance interpretation
- Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and machine accessories
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Adaptable to changing environments, shifting priorities, and unexpected events
- Strong math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, algebra
- CNC programming required
- Experience with Mastercam, Haas, Okuma, Mazak is a plus
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs and work safely around moving machinery