CNC Lathe Machinist: Precision Cutting & Heavy Lifts

Elgen Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Elgen Staffing represents a client in Houston seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist for immediate placement in a full‑service tooling machine shop. The role involves operating CNC equipment, reading shop drawings, and setting up jobs to meet precise dimensions and tolerances.

Candidates should be comfortable with physical work including lifting up to 100 lbs, and have basic G‑Code knowledge along with micrometer/vernier reading skills. Forklift/overhead hoist experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with operating CNC machine shop equipment required.
• Willingness and ability to be trained to operate all machine shop equipment required.
• Physical activity requires standing; frequent bending, twisting, and lifting of pieces up to 100 pounds.
• Basic measurement skills with micrometer, vernier, and measuring tape.
• Basic math skills for fraction-decimal conversions.
• Basic reading of prints required.
• Forklift/overhead hoist experience helpful; willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Operates CNC machines and performs required cuts, modifying CNC programs as needed.
• Reads shop drawings, programmed layouts, specifications, or sketches to determine dimensions, tolerances, and setup requirements.
• Loads/unloads plates up to 36,000 lbs using forklift or overhead crane.
• Selects feeds, speeds, depth of cut, tooling based on material type and thickness.
• Removes finished pieces and checks dimensions with measuring tools.
• Marks material and remnant pieces; returns to inventory as needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested.

Job description

Elgen Staffing represents a client in Houston seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist for immediate placement in a full‑service tooling machine shop. The role involves operating CNC equipment, reading shop drawings, and setting up jobs to meet precise dimensions and tolerances.

Candidates should be comfortable with physical work including lifting up to 100 lbs, and have basic G‑Code knowledge along with micrometer/vernier reading skills. Forklift/overhead hoist experience is a plus.