Machine Operator III - CNC

Velocity Flex of Houston, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Flex of Houston, LLC is hiring a NC/CNC Machine Operator III to operate CNC machines, set up production runs, and ensure parts meet specifications.

You will verify tolerances, read blueprints, study drawings, and document machine changes. The position emphasizes strict adherence to quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ten years of CNC machine and manual lathe experience.
• Ability to read micrometers, depth gauges, thread gauges, calipers, and gauges.
• Reading blueprints, drawings and manuals to set up and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plans work assignments.
• Investigates machine failures.
• Studying drawings, blueprints, and manuals.
• Simple maintenance diagnostics.
• Sets-up equipment by setting adjustments to match specifications.
• Testing tolerances.
• Fabricates parts by operating equipment using hand tools.
• Verifies parts by using precision measuring instruments.
• Testing production routine.
• Documents equipment changes by completing records.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Manual lathe experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NC/CNC Machine Operator III uses computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines to cut and shape machine parts and precision products. Completes CNC machinery for setup production runs. Ensures the machine has the proper computer program and necessary tools installed. All machinery must be monitored for any problems during the production run. This may require adjusting the program or escalating the issue for resolution. After items have been produced, NC/CNC Machine Operator III ensures all parts meet specifications and verify their quality.

Responsibilities:

• Plans work assignments.
• Investigates machine failures.
• Studying drawings, blueprints, and manuals.
• Simple maintenance diagnostics.
• Sets-up equipment by setting adjustments to match specifications.
• Testing tolerances.
• Fabricates parts by operating equipment using hand tools.
• Verifies parts by using precision measuring instruments.
• Testing production routine.
• Documents equipment changes by completing records.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Travel: 0%

Education:

A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Operator with 10 years of experience with CNC machines and manual lathes.
• Knows how to read measuring instruments such as micrometers, depth gauges, thread gauges, calipers, internal and external diameter gauges, and familiarity with metric measurements is preferred.