CNC Machinist – Precision Forging | 12‑Hour Shifts & OT

Ellwood; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance on day 1

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation & sick days

Onsite clinic

Shift differential

Uniforms + PPE

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ellwood Texas Forge Navasota is seeking a safety‑focused Machinist to operate CNC mills and lathes to remove excess material from forged components. You will load, measure, adjust offsets, and document each operation per drawings and quality specs.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, using cranes to position parts, verifying programs and tooling, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, precision measurement experience, and a strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Industrial, manufacturing, production, or similar hands-on experience required.
• CNC machining experience preferred but not required.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments is required.
• Basic shop math skills, including decimals and subtraction.
• Ability to follow drawings, measurements, written instructions, and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Willingness to take notes, ask questions, and learn new equipment and processes.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the required rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess material from forged components and closed dies using CNC mills, lathes, and established machining processes.
• Review production assignments, drawings, inspection sheets, and work instructions.
• Load, position, secure, flip, and unload components using cranes and fixtures.
• Verify that the correct program, tooling, fixture, and part positioning are used.
• Continuously monitor machines and stop operations when unusual noises or tooling issues occur.
• Measure parts using digital calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and other precision instruments.
• Compare measurements with documented dimensions and tolerances.
• Use decimals and subtraction to calculate dimensional differences and make offset adjustments.
• Complete required production, inspection, preventive-maintenance, and downtime documentation.
• Enter production information into SyteLine.
• Clean machines and maintain a safe, organized work area.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Safety-focused

CNC machining

Precision measurement

Following drawings

Strong math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ellwood Texas Forge Navasota is seeking a safety‑focused Machinist to operate CNC mills and lathes to remove excess material from forged components. You will load, measure, adjust offsets, and document each operation per drawings and quality specs.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, using cranes to position parts, verifying programs and tooling, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, precision measurement experience, and a strong