CNC Machinist - Quick Mill Operator

North Shore Steel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical

Dental & Vision

Long-Term Disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

North Shore Steel is seeking a Quickmill Operator to set up and run a high-precision CNC machining center on the Houston shop floor.

You will verify programs, inspect first-piece and in-process parts, and collaborate with CAD, Quality, and Operations to sustain top-quality output while maintaining a safe, productive environment.

Qualifications

• Technical machining certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of advanced CNC machining experience, preferably large-format machines.
• Experience with Quickmill or similar bridge/gantry CNC machines preferred.
• Experience machining high-value, tight-tolerance components for aerospace or similar industries preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and optimize the Quickmill CNC machining center to meet specs.
• Verify machine setup, tooling, and programs; troubleshoot issues with CAD support.
• Monitor operations, adjust offsets, and pursue quality improvements.
• Perform routine inspections and maintain safe, clean equipment.
• Complete production and quality documentation and flag concerns promptly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Technical machining certification/ apprenticeship

Tools

Quickmill CNC

Bridge/Gantry CNC

Precision measuring tools

Job description

North Shore Steel - Industrial Rd, 13935 Industrial Rd, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence. Our legacy is rooted in reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships.

At North Shore Steel, our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team.

Position Summary

The Quickmill Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing a Quickmill CNC machining center used to manufacture high-precision components from high-value materials. This position verifies program accuracy, identifies machining and programming issues, and partners with the CAD Department to ensure first-time quality. The Quickmill Operator serves as the machining expert on the shop floor by protecting valuable customer materials, maintaining exceptional quality standards, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting the success of the production team.

Primary Responsibilities

Machine Operation & Technical Expertise

• Set up, operate, and optimize the Quickmill CNC machining center to produce precision components that meet customer specifications.
• Verify machine setup, tooling, workholding, fixturing, and CNC programs prior to production and troubleshoot machining or programming issues in partnership with the CAD Department.
• Monitor machining operations, adjust machine offsets, and recommend improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and tooling performance.
• Perform routine machine inspections, preventive maintenance, and maintain equipment in safe working condition.

Quality & Material Stewardship

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Machine high-value materials with exceptional attention to detail while minimizing scrap, protecting customer assets, and ensuring first-pass quality.
• Accurately complete required production and quality documentation and immediately communicate quality concerns.

Safety & Team Leadership

• Lead by example by promoting safe work practices and ensuring the safe operation of machining and material handling equipment.
• Stop work and communicate concerns whenever safety, quality, or customer materials are at risk.
• Serve as a technical resource by mentoring teammates and collaborating with CAD, Quality, and Operations to improve machining processes.
• Support department goals related to safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, and on-time delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Technical machining certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Five or more years of advanced CNC machining experience, preferably operating large-format machining centers.
• Experience operating Quickmill or similar bridge/gantry CNC machines preferred.
• Experience machining high-value, tight-tolerance components for aerospace or similar industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining principles, tooling, machine offsets, cutter compensation, feeds, speeds, and workholding techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot machining processes and collaborate with the CAD Department to resolve programming and manufacturing challenges.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and bore gauges.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts preferred.

Success in this role requires sound judgment, technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to leading by example in safety, quality, and continuous improvement while consistently delivering first-pass quality.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while performing tasks and moving through the work area, including walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
• Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.
• Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Maintain adequate visual and auditory acuity to safely perform assigned tasks, including but not limited to: identifying potential hazards, reading and/or recording measurements, inspecting materials, and responding promptly to verbal instructions, alarms or hand signals in the work environment

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete the company’s pre-employment screening process. This includes:

• Criminal background check: reviewed in accordance with job duties, the nature and gravity of any convictions, and the time elapsed since the offense or sentence completion.
• Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire.
• Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate.

Participation in each step of the pre-employment process is required. Candidates who choose not to participate or who do not meet the screening criteria will not be eligible for employment.

At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.

We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You’ll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

North Shore Steel - Industrial Rd, 13935 Industrial Rd, Houston, Texas, United States of America