Machinist

Ellwood Texas Forge Navasota; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation & sick leave

Overtime opportunities

Uniforms & PPE

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ellwood Texas Forge Navasota is seeking a safety‑driven Machinist to operate CNC mills and lathes, remove excess material, and ensure conformance to drawings and tolerances.

You will load and position components, monitor machines, take precise measurements, and document production data. The role requires shift rotation, adherence to safety, and commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Industrial, manufacturing, production, mechanical, or similar hands‑on experience required; heavy‑manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of CNC machining required.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments is required.
• Basic shop math skills, including decimals and subtraction.
• Ability to follow drawings, measurements, written instructions, and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Willingness to take notes, ask questions, and learn new equipment and processes.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the required rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Remove excess material from forged components and closed dies using CNC mills, lathes, and established machining processes.
• Review production assignments, drawings, inspection sheets, and work instructions.
• Load, position, secure, flip, and unload components using cranes and fixtures.
• Verify that the correct program, tooling, fixture, and part positioning are used.
• Continuously monitor machines and stop operations when unusual noises, movement, tooling problems, or other abnormal conditions occur.
• Measure parts using digital calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and other precision instruments.
• Compare measurements with documented dimensions and tolerances.
• Enter production information into SyteLine.

Skills

CNC machining

Precision measuring

Shop math

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SyteLine

Job description

Join the Mission!

Mastery. Integrity. Craft.

At Ellwood, we believe metal is a pillar of human process. What makes it possible are the people behind it; people who don't just meet the highest standards but define them. And who always respect the stakes at hand.

https://www.ellwoodgroup.com/careers - See what drives us.

Machinist

Ellwood Texas Forge Navasota is seeking a safety-focused Machinist to operate CNC machining equipment used to remove excess material from forged components and closed dies in accordance with drawings, measurements, and quality specifications.

As a Machinist operates based on established programs, fixtures, work instructions, and machine reference information; safely loads and positions parts; continuously monitors machine operation; measures and documents each required operation; and calculates and enters authorized offset adjustments.

What You'll Do

• Remove excess material from forged components and closed dies using CNC mills, lathes, and established machining processes.
• Review production assignments, drawings, inspection sheets, and work instructions.
• Load, position, secure, flip, and unload components using cranes and fixtures.
• Verify that the correct program, tooling, fixture, and part positioning are used.
• Continuously monitor machines and stop operations when unusual noises, movement, tooling problems, or other abnormal conditions occur.
• Measure parts using digital calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and other precision instruments.
• Compare measurements with documented dimensions and tolerances.
• Use decimals and subtraction to calculate dimensional differences and make authorized offset adjustments.
• Stop and ask for assistance when measurements approach tolerance limits or repeated adjustments do not correct the issue.
• Complete required production, inspection, preventive-maintenance, and downtime documentation.
• Enter production information into SyteLine.
• Clean machines and maintain a safe, organized work area.
• Perform other assigned duties.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Industrial, manufacturing, production, mechanical, or similar hands‑on experience required; heavy‑manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of CNC machining required.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments is required.
• Basic shop math skills, including decimals and subtraction.
• Ability to follow drawings, measurements, written instructions, and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Willingness to take notes, ask questions, and learn new equipment and processes.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the required rotating schedule.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Monday - Thursday 12-hour shifts, Friday 10-hour shift, Saturday 8-hour
• Rotates every two weeks between first and second shift
• Must be available to work weekends and overtime based on production needs.
• Work is performed around CNC machinery, overhead cranes, forklifts, suspended loads, coolant, oil, noise, and hot or sharp metal chips. Working conditions and temperature may vary depending on the assigned machining area and production process.
• The position requires extended standing and walking and may involve bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Required personal protective equipment must be worn throughout the shift.

Why Join Ellwood Texas Forge Navasota?

Ellwood offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance on day 1
• Vested 401(k) retirement plan
• 10 days' vacation and 3 sick days
• Onsite Clinic
• Shift differential and overtime opportunities
• Company-provided uniforms and required PPE
• Advancement opportunities
• Additional company-sponsored benefits

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening.

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