CNC Machinist

Cogent Talent Solutions; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking a Machinist in Corpus Christi, TX to set up, operate, deburr, and inspect parts on CNC mills and lathes. You will read drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances and follow the correct sequence of operations under supervision.

The role requires precision measurement, English communication, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced oil and gas workshop. Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and scales is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience operating a CNC Mill or Lathe.
• Experience with Okuma or HAAS brand machines preferred.
• Communicate in English (both written and oral).
• Be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments: calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators and scales.
• Intermediate knowledge of reading drawings.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, responsible for quality parts produced on all manufacturing equipment.
• Reports all out of tolerances or machine malfunctions to supervisor.
• Set-up, operation, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances and sequence of operations.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment with frequent change or delays.

Skills

English communication

Math skills

Reading drawings

Following instructions

Tools

Okuma

HAAS

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Indicators

Scales

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Machinist for an oil and gas machine shop to set up, operate, deburr, and inspect manufacturing equipment to produce quality parts conforming to exact specifications. In this role, you will interpret engineering drawings and manuals to determine dimensions, tolerances, and the correct sequence of operations while working under the direction of supervisors and experienced machinists. You will also monitor production quality, report any machine malfunctions or out-of-tolerance parts, and adapt smoothly to a dynamic environment with changing demands and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced machinist, responsible for quality parts produced on all manufacturing equipment. Reports all out of tolerances or machine malfunction to supervisor


• Responsible for set-up, operation, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.


• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.


• Be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience operating a CNC Mill or Lathe


• Experience with Okuma or HAAS brand machines preferred


• Communicate in English (both written and oral)


• Be able to follow written and oral instructions


• Must possess basic math skills


• Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments: calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales


• Intermediate knowledge of reading drawings

$20 - $30 an hour