CNC Operator

SAMSON USA; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMSON Controls Inc. is seeking a CNC Operator to operate CNC milling and turning equipment, load materials, and run production cycles to meet print specifications. The role requires reading drawings, setting machining parameters, and monitoring tooling and machine performance for quality parts.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean work area, completing documentation, and addressing issues promptly. This position follows safety procedures and supports production throughput.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands written instructions in English.
• Reads/understands technical drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrates mechanical skills and use of hand/auto-measuring tools.
• Sets controls to regulate machining factors (speed, feed, coolant, depth, angle).

Responsibilities

• Operates CNC machines to produce parts per prints.
• Loads materials and runs production cycles.
• Monitors machine performance and tooling condition.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and follows safety procedures.
• Completes paperwork for parts and reworks nonconforming inventory.

Skills

Reading instructions

Reading drawings

Mechanical skills

Machining controls

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Lathe operation

Milling machines

Measuring tools

Job description

Summary/Objective

The CNC Operator is responsible for operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines to produce high-quality parts to specification. This role involves loading materials, running production cycles, and monitoring machine performance to identify and address issues such as worn or damaged tooling. The CNC Operator supports production efficiency by running jobs accurately, communicating effectively with team members, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Summary/Objective

The CNC Operator is responsible for operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines to produce high-quality parts to specification. This role involves loading materials, running production cycles, and monitoring machine performance to identify and address issues such as worn or damaged tooling. The CNC Operator supports production efficiency by running jobs accurately, communicating effectively with team members, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Essential Functions

• Performs all assigned machine shop operations
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures
• Regularly performs milling, turning, drilling, tapping, de-burring, sawing and sanding tasks
• Produce parts according to approved drawings from Samson Controls
• Completes and maintains paperwork for parts
• Rework nonconforming inventory items
• Test and measure parts produced at Samson Controls and items from vendors
• Comply with Samson Controls documented policies, procedures and objectives
• Setup and operate CNC Lathe to make product to Prints specifications
• Must be willing and able to work Monday-Thursday from 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and overtime as needed

Qualifications

• Ability to read/understand written instructions (English language)
• Ability to read/understand technical drawings and specifications
• Mechanical skills (proper use of hand measuring tools, automated measuring devices)
• Ability to calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Min. of 3 years of experience setting up and running CNC Mill with 4 axis experience in Mill required

SAMSON Controls Inc. is part of the SAMSON Group which is comprised of SAMSON AG, global SAMSON sales subsidiaries, and sixteen manufacturing companies that provide flow control solutions to leading processing companies worldwide. SAMSON Group custom manufactures, sells, and distributes high quality, modular linear globe, rotary plug, ball, and butterfly control valves, in standard and exotic metals, sizes ranging from micro-flow to 100 inch and larger for water, process fluids, slurries, vapor, steam, industrial gas, and cryogenic gas applications in oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear & traditional power, industrial chemical, household & personal chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, solar thermal, mining & metals and HVAC industries.

SAMSON Controls, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or any other protected status. SAMSON provides employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions solely on the needs of the business, job requirements, and individual candidate qualifications.