CNC Operator

Dixon Valve Company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation PTO and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group seeks a skilled CNC Operator in Houston, Texas to set up, prove out, and optimize multi-axis CNC lathes and mills, ensuring parts meet drawing specifications using Fanuc and Mazatrol controls.

You will inspect first-run components with precision instruments, document measurements, and collaborate with production to minimize downtime and scrap while maintaining safety and quality standards. The Dixon Group values veterans and offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills; CNC Setup Operator experience required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints; edit G-code/Mazatrol programs.
• Proficiency with precision measuring devices and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prove out, and optimize multi-axis CNC lathes and mills.
• Inspect first-run parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges against drawings.
• Ensure tooling and fixtures prepared; minimize downtime, tooling costs, and scrap.
• Collaborate with operators and engineering to resolve dimensional issues.
• Maintain safe operating conditions and accurate process documentation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

G-code editing

Mazatrol programming

Fanuc controls

Precision measurement

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mazatrol controls

Job description

CNC Operator
Location: 6525 Homestead Road, Houston, TX 77028
Work Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Competitive Compensation

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a CNC Operator to join our team in Houston, Texas! In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, proving out, and optimizing multi-axis CNC lathes and mills, utilizing Fanuc and Mazatrol controls. You will play a critical role in ensuring our production cells operate efficiently, safely, and strictly within drawing specifications while minimizing setup downtime, tooling costs, and scrap.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare machines by cleaning out chip conveyors during material or job changeovers. Load required cutting tools, holders, and inserts onto turrets/spindles, ensuring proper coolant line direction and clearance.
• Inspect first-run components using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, thread gauges, and Go/No-Go gauges) against blueprint specifications.
• Complete initial piece inspections and obtain the required second-signature verification before releasing the cell to production operators.
• Immediately isolate non-conforming materials and collaborate with operators to identify root causes for out-of-tolerance dimensions.
• Ensure setup and tooling carts contain all necessary fixtures, gauges, process sheets, and instructions prior to initiating setup.
• Review existing manufacturing process sheets for accuracy and proactively report discrepancies or necessary revisions to engineering.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills. Previous experience as a CNC Setup Operator is required.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and blueprints, editing G-code/Mazatrol programs, and utilizing a wide range of precision measuring devices.
• Strong familiarity with Fanuc and Mazak/Mazatrol controls is highly preferred.
• A dedicated, detail-oriented team player and self-starter who takes pride in producing high-quality work, maintaining a safe environment, and driving team success.
• Ability to stand for the full duration of the shift.
• Ability to safely lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs.

Note: Steel-toe shoes are required for this position.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Training opportunities
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

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