1st Shift CNC Machinist II

Waukesha Bearings Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha Bearings Corporation is seeking a skilled machinist in the United States for setup, adjustment, and operation of CNC lathes and mills. The role focuses on producing parts to blueprint specifications with attention to tolerances and surface finish.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, formal shop math/blueprint training, and 5+ years of machinist experience, capable of editing CNC programs and performing inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading.
• 5+ years of trade school apprenticeship or equivalent shop experience as a machinist.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate CNC lathes and/or mills and similar tools.
• Edit CNC programs to match blueprint/drawings.
• Perform first-piece inspections and ongoing quality checks.

Skills

Clear communication

Organization skills

Productivity

Machining oversight

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Shop math & blueprint reading

5+ years machinist experience

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Summary

Skilled to setup, adjust and operate CNC lathes and/or mills and special types of machine tools. Performs diversified machining operations largely on standard work having tolerance and finish specifications requiring a general knowledge of machining practices and techniques. This position must have the ability to perform the following:

Responsibilities

• Works from drawings, sketches and specifications in completing various machining operations.
• Ability to edit CNC programs to manufacture parts per blueprint/drawings.
• Performs machine set ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.
• Obtains required inspections on first pieces of a run according to prescribed procedure and performs inspections on work-in-progress using a wide variety of measuring devices.
• Completes and maintains all necessary records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms, etc. for each job.
• Makes jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as qualified and assigned.
• Acquires raw material, supplies, tools, etc. when necessary.
• Maintains a clean orderly work area, works safely, and conforms to all quality procedures and standards.
• Performs first piece inspections on basic product for other machinists, as qualified and assigned.
• Grinds tools when necessary.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance of machines according to PM schedule.
• Trouble shoots drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc. and making competent decisions pertaining to job at hand.
• Maintains and monitors machine shop equipment. Safeguards against improper use and incorrect set ups to prevent extensive damage to machine or specific sections.
• Detects errors with frequent tolerance/quality checks.
• May provide training to others.

Minimum required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading
• 5 years+ of trade school apprenticeship or equivalent shop experience as a machinist

The ideal candidate possesses the following experience, skills, and abilities

• Clear communication, both oral and written
• Organization skills; keep area clean to 5S standards
• Meets productivity standards by completing work in a timely manner

Mental/Visual/Physical Effort

• Walks, stands, reaches, and bends frequently. Periodic lifting of moderate to heavy items may be required. Possesses good hand/eye coordination.

Physical Hazards

• Normal operations require eye protection, steel toed footwear, and occasionally hand protection.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to normal machine shop environment with periodic noise. Limited disagreeable factors present.

*Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates