Senior CNC Machinist

SENIOR CNC MACHINIST Houston, TX Manufacturing Location: Houston, TX on-site Full-time, On site POSITION SUMMARY We are working with a Houston-area manufacturing company, and seeking a high-level, hands-on CNC Machinist to set up and operate multi-axis CNC equipment producing complex, tight-tolerance components. The ideal candidate is an experienced machinist who reads blueprints and GD&T fluently, dials in setups quickly, edits programs at the control, and consistently holds tight tolerances on demanding parts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot multi-axis CNC mills and/or lathes to machine complex precision components. Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T to determine machining sequences, tooling, speeds, and feeds. Perform tool changes, offsets, and program edits at the control to achieve and hold tight tolerances.

Conduct first-article and in-process inspection using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM data. Select, set, and maintain cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding; optimize setups to reduce cycle and changeover times. Partner with programming and engineering to improve methods, yields, and throughput. Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and follow all quality and safety procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment. Proven ability to set up and run multi-axis CNC mills and/or lathes independently. Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation. Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and in-process inspection.

Experience with either [Fanuc / Haas / Mazak / Okuma] controls. High school diploma or GED; machining certificate or completed apprenticeship a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5-axis machining experience and experience with exotic materials (titanium, Inconel, stainless). Experience in an AS9100 environment, including first-article inspection (AS9102). Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.