CNC Machinist

Kelly; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a CNC Machine Operator (Mill, Lathe) in Houston, TX. You will operate and maintain CNC machines to produce metal parts to tight tolerances, ensuring efficiency and quality.

This full-time role starts as a temp and hires after 90 days, with night shift schedule and competitive hourly pay. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of CNC experience, reads blueprints, uses precision measuring tools, and is comfortable with Fanuc, Haas, or Mazak controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of CNC machine operation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment.
• Experience with CNC controls (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak) preferred.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility for shifts including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program (if applicable), operate, and monitor CNC milling/turning machines according to instructions.
• Load tools, fixtures, and raw materials for each job.
• Adjust parameters to maintain dimensional accuracy and efficiency.
• Meet production cycle times and quotas while reporting deviations promptly.
• Read blueprints, inspect parts with precision tools, and document results.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measurement

CNC controls experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fanuc

Haas

Mazak

Job description

Description

CNC Machine Operator (Mill, Lathe)

Status: Full-Time temp-Hire after 90 days

Pay: $23-$28 hr depending on yrs of experience
Schedule: Mon-Fri night shift 4:15pm-2:00am

Position Overview

. As a CNC Machine Operator, you will play a critical role in executing that mission. You will operate and maintain CNC machines to produce metal parts to exacting tolerances, ensuring Mach-Nine’s reputation for accuracy, reliability, and speed remains unmatched.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically savvy, quality-driven, and assertive in maintaining production flow and equipment care.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation & Production

• Set Up & Operate: Set up, program (if applicable), operate, and monitor CNC milling, turning, or multi-axis machines according to job instructions, blueprints,

• Material Handling: Load appropriate tools, fixtures, jigs, and raw materials for each job.

• Process Optimization: Adjust machine parameters to maintain dimensional accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.

• Production Goals: Run parts to meet cycle times, maintain quotas,

• Escalation: Immediately report deviations, raw material issues, tool wear, machine malfunctions, or safety risks to the Shop Supervisor.

Quality Assurance & Inspection

• Blueprint Reading: Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, and machining documentation

• Precision Measurement: Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, profiles, indicators, and other precision instruments to inspect first-piece, in-process, and finished parts.

• Documentation: Document inspection results, track scrap or rework, and input data

• Defect Management: Identify non-conforming parts and follow containment and corrective-action protocols.

Maintenance & Workstation Care

• Machine Care: Clean machines, check coolant levels, lubricate moving parts, and replace worn tools/fixtures in line with maintenance schedule.

• Tooling: Monitor tool life and notify management when sharpening or replacement is required.

• 5S Compliance: Maintain an organized, 5S-compliant workstation; keep tools, fixtures, and consumables in order.

• Troubleshooting: Assist with troubleshooting smaller issues; escalated to maintenance or programming functions when needed.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• At least 1 year of experience operating CNC machines (mills, lathes, or multi-axis preferred) in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.

• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators).

• Experience with CNC controls (e.g., Fanuc, Haas, Mazak)or a strong willingness to learn.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work on your feet in a production-floor environment.

• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and the ability to work assigned shifts (including potential overtime

Preferred

• Formal technical training or certifications in machining, manufacturing technology, or CNC operation.

• Experience setting up jobs from scratch or operating advanced multi-axis machines.

• Familiarity with aerospace, automotive, or medical device manufacturing quality standards.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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