Machinist

Lowrance Machine Shop, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LTD

401K

Job summary

Lowrance Machine Shop, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Mill Machinist to set up, operate, and monitor milling machines to produce precision components. Read engineering drawings, select tools, and adjust settings to meet tolerances.

Responsibilities include basic preventive maintenance, recording measurements, and collaborating with teammates to maintain safe, efficient workflows. Must be punctual and able to communicate in English.

Qualifications

• 5 Axis Mill experience required.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (incl. basic GD&T).
• Quality Control skills using calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings, sketches, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Measures and marks dimensions on material for machining.
• Sets up fixtures, tools, and materials on machines.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining and checks conformance.

Skills

5 Axis Milling

Milling & Machining

Quality Control

GD&T interpretation

Preventive Maintenance

ISO 9001 familiarity

Documentation

English communication

Reading blueprints

Measurement tools

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

CNC Milling

Job description

Company Description Lowrance Machine is a family-owned precision machining company that has been serving customers since 1964. Recognized as a leader in manufacturing, the company provides CNC machining with 5-axis capabilities, rubber mold design and production, industrial repair machining, and turnkey services. As an ISO 9001:2015-certified organization, Lowrance Machine emphasizes strict quality assurance, ethical workmanship, and on‑time, on‑budget delivery. The team culture is built on accountability, continuous improvement, and treating customers like part of the family. Applicants join a business that measures success through performance, customer satisfaction, and long‑term relationships.

Role Description The Mill Machinist role at LOWRANCE MACHINE is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Houston, TX. The machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring milling machines to produce precision components according to prints and specifications. Daily tasks include reading and interpreting engineering drawings, selecting appropriate tools and fixtures, adjusting machine settings, and performing routine measurements to ensure parts meet quality standards. The role involves performing basic preventive maintenance on equipment, reporting issues to supervisors, and collaborating with team members to maintain safe, efficient workflows. The Mill Machinist is also expected to follow company procedures, participate in training, and support continuous improvement initiatives in the shop.

Qualifications

• 5 Axis Mill experience required.
• Candidates should possess strong Milling and Machining skills, including experience operating CNC mills and working from technical drawings or blueprints (including basic GD&T interpretation) .
• Candidates should possess Quality Control skills, such as using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and verifying parts against specifications.
• Candidates should possess Training and knowledge‑sharing skills, including the ability to learn new processes and support the development of less experienced team members.
• Candidates should possess Preventive Maintenance skills, including performing routine checks, basic machine upkeep, and reporting equipment issues promptly.
• Relevant additional qualifications include familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems, strong attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards.
• Preferred qualifications include prior experience in a precision machining environment, basic computer skills for machine interfaces and documentation, and reliable time management for on‑time production.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English in both written and spoken form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Working knowledge of machining processes and equipment.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Works efficiently to meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned.

• Reviews drawings, sketches, or sample part with Supervisor to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors (with Supervisor) such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications and documents findings on a dimensional report as needed.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Confers with supervisors, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
• Maintains material traceability to shop work orders and accurate records such as job travelers, dimensional data sheets, and time logs.
• Follows safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Expected to clean and organize work area daily during normal hours of operation.
• Expected to work 40 hours per week during normal hours of operation unless otherwise specified by management.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds; however, lifting aids are available and should be used for any object exceeding 30 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, kneel, squat, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, squeeze, reach (both out and overhead), twist and use a computer keyboard and mouse.Walking and sitting is minimal.Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to read fine print or marks as seen on engineering drawings, parts, cutting tools and measurement devices.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving machinery such as lathes, mills, forklifts, cranes, etc.Noise level is moderate, but continuous.Safety glasses and steel toed shoes are required at all times.Gloves are recommended while handling parts.

Location

13510 E. Hardy Rd., Houston, Texas 77039

Pay Rate

Based on experience; likely $25-$35/hr

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, 401K offered