CNC Machinist

Midland Manufacturing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Manufacturing in Houston, TX seeks an experienced CNC Operator to load and tend runs, perform one-step operations, and verify part conformance. You’ll read blueprints and tool instructions, set up chucks and fixtures, and adhere to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003 quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years CNC experience or equivalent training, with strong manual dexterity and ability to work in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read blueprints and process instructions.
• Demonstrates proficiency in measurement and inspection.
• Requires good manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machinery, load and tend runs of parts, or perform one-step operations.
• Position and secure tools in holds, tables, chucks, and fixtures.
• Verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Read blueprints, job orders, tooling instructions, and specs for dimensions and tolerances.
• Follow ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003 quality procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Manual dexterity

Math and computation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multi-axis CNC machines

Job description

The hours for this role are: 6:00am -2:30pm Monday- Friday. Our facility is located at 11951 N. Spectrum Blvd Houston, TX 77047

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Responsibilities

• Machine operation involves loading and tending runs of parts, or performing one-step operations on individual parts
• Positions and secures tools in holding device, machine tables, chuck, centers, and fixtures
• Verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications
• Reads blueprints, job orders, tooling instructions, and standard charts for such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions
• Understand and perform to all quality regulations, standards and policies, including but not limited to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003. Follow work procedures and ensure highest level of quality
• Indexes turret and adjusts positions of tools at each station in relation to work piece to assure clearance between moving parts and machining of specified dimensions and tolerances
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
• Pressure test parts according to drawing or work procedure.
• Performs housekeeping duties including 5S, coolant replacement, and TPM
• Must be able to perform simple inspection using calipers, micrometers, and other miscellaneous gages
• May participate in defining strategies to meet quality objectives and in system reviews within the team

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years direct CNC experience or formal CNC training from accredited program combined with 1+ years' experience post training
• Experience reading blueprints
• Run first piece and make adjustments based on quality inspection

Desired Characteristics, Competence And Capabilities

• Must possess proficient reading, writing, and computation skills
• Must possess good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience with multi axis CNC equipment highly desirable

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is continuously standing, repetitively grasping and repetitively using fine manipulation with the hands. The team member may be frequently required to walk, bend, squat, or twist as well as repetitively push or pull. The team member must be able to lift 10-20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance
• This position is performed in a manufacturing environment. Team members in this position may be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold temperatures, hot temperatures, chemicals and vapors. The team member may occasionally be required to work in an office environment
• Bench-type or floor-mounted machines (e.g. drill presses, grinders, broaches, screw machines, manual and CNC mills and lathes, saws, shrink-wrap machines, etc.) hand and power tools, measuring instruments, hoist, lifts, and lift truck