CNC Machinist

Western Forge & Flange Co.; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Forge & Flange Co. in Cleveland, TX, is seeking a CNC Machinist responsible for quality parts on CNC lathes and milling machines, loading parts, setting offsets, deburring and inspection. You will study drawings, measure dimensions, and detect tool malfunctions to ensure conformance to specifications.

High school diploma required; 2 years CNC experience and G&M code knowledge preferred. Equal opportunity employer. Company location in Cleveland, TX.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a forklift and lifting devices.
• Must follow written and oral instructions.
• Must communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
• Must possess basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for calculating material fabrication.
• Minimum of 2 years experience operating CNC machines (lathes and milling) in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of G & M Code.
• Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures and marks dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining.
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls to insure quality production.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Basic math skills

Reading drawings

G&M Code knowledge

Measuring instruments

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC lathes

Milling machines

Calipers

ID/OD micrometers

Job description

687 County Rd 2201, Cleveland, TX 77327, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Today, Western continues to grow with more than 80 employees fulfilling specialty functions such as engineering, quality, inspection, and production. We use proprietary technology to forge some of the hardest, most difficult alloys on the market into 100% quality-controlled flanges. Every product undergoes a rigorous, sophisticated monitoring and quality assurance program, from heat treatment to testing to the final inspection. Additionally, Western is in full compliance with outlined ASME, PED, ISO, and TSSA standards, a distinction held by only a handful of forging providers in the United States.

• Responsible for quality parts produced on CNC machines such as but not limited to lathes and milling machines
• Responsible for loading parts, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements

For this position, day-to-day responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:

• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
• Measures and marks dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to insure quality production

Desired Requirements

• Must be able to operate a forklift and lifting devices
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job
• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication
• Minimum of 2 year experience operating CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Working Knowledge of G & M Code
• Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments

Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages indicators and scales

• Intermediate knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with understanding of geometric tolerances and dimension
• Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used on various machines

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma

Western Forge & Flange Co is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer....

687 County Rd 2201, Cleveland, TX 77327, USA