CNC Machinist

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. in Houston is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC lathes and vertical/horizontal mills. You will study drawings, determine dimensions and tolerances, and run programs to produce high-quality parts while adhering to safety standards.

You will edit CNC programs, perform in-process dimensional inspections, and assist with tooling and offsets. Effective communication and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in precision machining with CNC lathes and mills.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Proficient with calipers, OD micrometers, and other machinist tools.
• Experience with Fanuc and Mazatrol controls on Mazak machines is a plus.
• Ability to set up, run, and edit programs, and perform in-process inspections.
• Fluent in English; able to communicate clearly with team members.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and vertical/horizontal mills.
• Read blueprints and determine dimensions, tolerances, and setups.
• Edit CNC programs and verify with in-process inspections for quality.
• Maintain safe operations and proper housekeeping in the work area.
• Support operators in loading parts, setting offsets, and deburring parts.
• Identify and resolve machining or quality issues with supervision as needed.

Skills

5 years experience

CNC lathes

Vertical milling machines (4 axis)

4 axis horizontal mills

Fanuc controls

Mazatrol controls

GD&T interpretation

Calipers

OD micrometers

Blueprint reading

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mazatrol controls

Mazak mills

EIA programming

Job description

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. | Full time

CNC Machinist

Houston, United States | Posted on 09/15/2026

Under limited supervision, the individual is responsible for setting up and operating CNC equipment which may include Lathes, Vertical Mills, and Horizontal Mills to manufacture metallic and non-metallic parts. Producing quality parts and following all safety standards. CNC program editing, performing in-process dimensional inspections and maintaining equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote safety awareness and complies with all applicable safety procedures and regulations
• Maintain current knowledge of safety standards
• Responsible for ensuring correct speeds and feeds to ensure productivity goals are met.
• Studies and interprets drawings, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and set up requirements.
  
• Responsible for supporting operators in the training of loading parts, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring and inspections of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
  
• May have to operate more than one machine at the same time.
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine within capabilities.
  
• Communicates with management, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
  
• Promote teamwork and take an active part in meeting customer service requirements
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and organized. Perform basic preventive maintenance of equipment.
  
• Maintain immediate work cleaned and organized, including the area around the machine(s) and work benches.
  
• Be familiar with Company HSE policies and procedures
• Share knowledge & best practice across the company
• All other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in precision machining, utilizing CNC lathes, vertical milling machines with 4 axis, 4 axis horizontal milling machines with Fanuc and Mazatrol controls.
  
• Knowledge in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments.
  
• Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales.
  
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation. Personal tooling allowed are calipers, OD mics, indicators and related machinist tooling. Personal tools will be not calibrated and if found to be out of tolerance must be removed from the premises.
  
• Advanced knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.
  
• Must own a set of calipers and OD mics all other personal measuring instruments must be taken home.
  
• 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.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
  
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
  
• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules on short notice.
  
• Must possess basic math skills including geometry and trigonometry.
  
• Past experience on Mazak horizontal/vertical mills as well as Mazatrol and/or EIA a plus.
  
• Past experience on vertical mills (with 4th axis) a plus.
  
• Manual machining, lathe and mill a plus.
  
• Ability to demonstrate strong decision-making skills, initiative and assertiveness, the ability to plan ahead.
  
• Must be able to operate jib cranes safely.