CNC Machinist II – Precision Lathes & Mills | 1st Shift

MPG Dover; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dover Precision Components in Houston, TX is seeking a 1st Shift CNC Machinist II to set up, adjust and operate CNC lathes and mills. You will work from drawings and blueprints, edit programs, and ensure parts meet tolerances.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus shop math and blueprint reading training, and 5+ years of machinist experience. A discretionary bonus plan and safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading is required.
• 5+ years of machinist experience or apprenticeship is required.

Responsibilities

• Works from drawings, sketches and specifications in completing various machining operations.
• Ability to edit CNC programs to manufacture parts per blueprint/drawings.
• Performs machine set ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.
• Obtains required inspections on first pieces of a run according to prescribed procedure and performs inspections on work-in-progress using a wide variety of measuring devices.
• Completes and maintains all necessary records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms, etc. for each job.
• Makes jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as qualified and assigned.
• Acquires raw material, supplies, tools, etc. when necessary.
• Maintains a clean orderly work area, works safely, and conforms to all quality procedures and standards.
• Performs first piece inspections on basic product for other machinists, as qualified and assigned.
• Grinds tools when necessary.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance of machines according to PM schedule.
• Troubleshoots drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc. and making competent decisions pertaining to job at hand.
• Maintains and monitors machine shop equipment. Safeguards against improper use and incorrect set ups to prevent extensive damage to machine or specific sections.
• Detects errors with frequent tolerance/quality checks.
• May provide training to others.

Skills

Clear communication

Organization skills

Meets productivity standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading

5 years+ trade school apprenticeship or equivalent shop experience as a machinist

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Dover Precision Components in Houston, TX is seeking a 1st Shift CNC Machinist II to set up, adjust and operate CNC lathes and mills. You will work from drawings and blueprints, edit programs, and ensure parts meet tolerances.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus shop math and blueprint reading training, and 5+ years of machinist experience. A discretionary bonus plan and safety standards apply.