CNC Machinist

Vallourec - North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallourec - North America in Houston is looking for a skilled individual to assist the Shop Supervisor in daily operations within the machine shop. This role involves CNC programming, training machinists, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess at least 7 years of experience in metal working and a High School Degree or GED. Essential skills include team leadership and proficiency in various software including Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in metal removal and metal working.
• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Highly motivated and able to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations of the shop.
• Train machinists on CNC program editing.
• Verify and approve employee hours worked.

Skills

CNC Programming

Team Leadership

Forklift Operation

Quality Improvement

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for assisting the Shop Supervisor in the daily operations of the machine shop. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, job setup, training, gauge calibration, CNC program revision, and flow of product through the machine shop.

DUTIES

• Provide CNC operator(s) gages, programs, drawings, inspection sheets, protectors, setup material, and inserts for the next job scheduled on a machine.
• Obtain information from the VAM I-Key.
• Work with other machinists to reduce setup times, improve quality, increase production, and properly maintain machines.
• Set up all gauges that the Facility is currently licensed to machine.
• Check product molds or perform contour tracing when inspection personnel are not promptly available.
• Assist machinists in the daily performance and problem solving of their jobs.
• Write CNC programs for parts that are build‑to‑print.
• Train machinists in proper procedures for editing CNC programs.
• Assume Manufacturing Supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Supervisor – Machine Shop.
• Verify and approve employee hours worked in the time‑keeping system.
• Direct activities from the Daily Manufacturing Schedule.
• Be flexible and willing to shift priorities, work overtime, and assist in areas of the facility as directed by supervision.
• Ensure all Manufacturing stress relief, forklift, phosphate, weekly maintenance, and crane log books are maintained.
• Maintain all Manufacturing 5S standards.
• Participate with a Continuous Improvement Team at least once per year.
• Ensure all employees follow applicable HS&E policies and procedures.
• Successfully complete all training specified related to CNC 4 job level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO

Department Manager/Supervisor/Lead Person as applicable per facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Degree or GED required. Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.

Experience: Meet all qualifications for Machinist – CNC 3, with a minimum of 7 years experience in metal removal and metal working on a variety of machines. Experience may be waived if leadership capability and proficiencies meet all aspects of running the production process as stated in CNC 4 – Lead Person Job Description.

Special Skills: Highly motivated team leader who communicates well with others. Must have work‑related computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and E‑mail. Qualified to drive a forklift.

Physical Requirements: Class III (Vallourec Tube‑Alloy Physical & Environmental Requirements).

Training Requirements: As detailed in the Minimum Training Requirements Manual.