CNC Machinist - Mazak Lathe

LV CNC; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

LV CNC in Spring, TX is seeking skilled CNC Machinists with hands-on Mazak CNC lathe experience to produce precision components. You will read engineering drawings, set up lathes, select tooling, and perform first-article inspections to ensure quality and traceability.

The role requires attention to safety and compliance with ISO 9001/API Q1 standards, with opportunities to train peers and improve processes in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Mazak CNC lathe experience – REQUIRED
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of CNC machining and precision measurement
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and documentation
• Ability to follow controlled procedures and work instructions
• Dependability and ability to work effectively with limited supervision
• Effective communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Operate Mazak CNC lathes to manufacture precision components to customer and engineering requirements
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job travelers, and work instructions
• Verify material identification and maintain product traceability throughout production
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation
• Identify and report nonconforming product, process deviations, equipment concerns, and safety issues
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Independently set up CNC lathes, including tooling, workholding, fixtures, and offsets
• Create, edit, or optimize CNC programs as required
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, and speeds for the material and application
• Perform first-article and advanced in-process inspections
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues
• Assist with training and supporting less-experienced machinists

Skills

Mazak CNC lathe

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Quality documentation

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Mazak control

Job description

IMPORTANT: Mazak lathe experience is REQUIRED for this position.

LV CNC is hiring CNC Machinists to join our team. We are looking for dependable, quality-focused machinists with hands-on Mazak CNC lathe experience.

What You'll Do

• Operate Mazak CNC lathes to manufacture precision components to customer and engineering requirements
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job travelers, and work instructions
• Verify material identification and maintain product traceability throughout production
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation
• Identify and report nonconforming product, process deviations, equipment concerns, and safety issues
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Work in accordance with LV CNC's Quality Management System, controlled procedures, and applicable ISO 9001/API Q1 requirements
• Independently set up CNC lathes, including tooling, workholding, fixtures, and offsets
• Create, edit, or optimize CNC programs as required
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, and speeds for the material and application
• Perform first-article and advanced in-process inspections
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues
• Assist with training and supporting less-experienced machinists

What We're Looking For

• Mazak CNC lathe experience – REQUIRED
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of CNC machining and precision measurement
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and documentation
• Ability to follow controlled procedures and work instructions
• Dependability and ability to work effectively with limited supervision
• Effective communication skills in English