Machinist

Job title: Machinist

Location: Houston TX 77073

Duration - 6+ months

Shift: 4:00pm-12:30am Overtime as required.

Summary

The CNC Machinist - Lathe/Mill in our Technology Center operates a CNC/Conventional Turning and/or Milling center (vertical, horizontal or universal) for fabrication of metallic and nonmetallic parts that hold to the high-quality machine standards required within the client.

Essential responsibilities include:

Follow a structured method in manufacture of components

Have ability to read and work from engineering drawings

Read and understand job programs / readouts (G&M code prog as applicable to CNC machining)

Prove unproven programs on Job Set-up, editing, offsetting, etc., as required (as applicable to CNC machining)

Undertake operations including screw cutting, tapping, groove cutting, slotting, drilling, reaming, eccentric turning etc. (as applicable to conventional machining)

Fully utilizing equipment such as a jaw chuck, steady v-blocks, dividing head etc., in the performing of tasks (as applicable to conventional machining)

Fully Inspect own work using imperial and/or metric measuring equipment

Produce work of a high standard, including the Deburring and Etching operations in completion of work components

Work largely unsupervised and be highly self-motivated

Flexible in working requirements as per business needs

Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and comply with all QHSE Policies and procedures.

Operate overhead and pillar type cranes/Lifting equipment

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.

Post-Apprenticeship experience in on or more of the following machine shop disciplines: turning / milling / horizontal boring / spark erosion / honing or tool making

Manual and / or CNC experience

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, manufacturing methods and tooling.

Good understanding and knowledge of 'G' + 'M' code programming (as applicable to CNC).

Basic computer skills.

Effective communication skills.

Eagerness to learn.

Attention to detail, neat and organized.

Ability to work in shifts and overtime (weekends included) as required. Flexible in working requirements as per business needs.

Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.

Physical Demands: Good general fitness and health.

For this position, we can offer the following work patterns:

2nd shift (hours to be determined), eligible to shift premium