Machinist Apprentice

HireBus Inc.; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Haygood Scientific Tool in Houston, TX, seeks dedicated Machine Operators to join our production team. You will run CNC mills and lathes, load raw stock, monitor cycles, and perform in-process quality checks using calipers and gauges to ensure parts meet precise dimensions.

You will document quantities and scrap, maintain production flow, and prepare finished parts for next steps while upholding safety and quality standards in a stable 70-year-old Houston manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing setting or willingness to train.
• Ability to read calipers and gauges for measurement verification.
• Commitment to following instruction sheets, quality standards and safety protocols.

Responsabilités

• Operate CNC machines and load raw stock for milling/lathe cycles.
• Monitor machine performance, report tool issues or alarms to Setup Machinist.
• Perform in-process quality checks with calipers/gauges on critical dimensions.
• Document production quantities, scrap counts, and shift paperwork.
• Unload and prepare finished parts for inspection or next process.

Connaissances

Machine operation

Calipers reading

Measurement tools

Quality control

Documentation

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Outils

CNC machines (Mills & Lathes)

Description du poste

Haygood Scientific Tool, a leader in precision machining for over 70 years, is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Machine Operators to join our production team in Houston, Texas. We pride ourselves on a commitment to quality and efficient production, servicing critical industries like Oil & Gas and Chemical Processing. If you are looking for a stable role where attention to detail and efficiency are valued, this is a great opportunity to start or advance your manufacturing career.

What You'll Do:

• As a Machine Operator at Haygood, you will be crucial to our daily production cycle, ensuring that machined components are manufactured accurately and efficiently. Your primary responsibilities will include:
• Machine Operation: Loading raw stock materials or blanks into CNC machines (Mills and Lathes) and starting the pre-set program cycle.
• Part Monitoring: Observing machine cycles and listening for irregularities; immediately reporting any tool breakage, alarm messages, or unusual machine behavior to the Setup Machinist.
• Quality Control: Performing routine, in-process quality checks using basic measuring tools (calipers, gauges) to ensure parts meet required dimensions before removal.
• Documentation: Recording production quantities, scrap counts, and completing necessary daily paperwork.
• Maintaining Flow: Unloading finished parts, deburring (as needed), and preparing them for the next stage of production or inspection.

Why Work With Us?

• Stable Career Path: Join a company with a proven 70-year history in the Houston manufacturing industry.
• Focused Role: Work with the latest CNC equipment without the burden of complex programming or setup.
• Clean and Safe Environment: We prioritize safety and maintain rigorous quality standards in our shop.
• Team Environment: Work closely with our highly experienced machinists who provide guidance and technical support.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but we will train motivated individuals.
• Ability to read basic measurements using calipers and gauges.
• Reliability and a strong commitment to following detailed instructions and safety protocols.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining production quality and efficiency.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move materials as required.

Requirements

• Production Experience: Background working in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally with experience operating industrial machinery (CNC experience is a plus).
• Measurement Fundamentals: Ability to accurately use basic measuring tools—primarily calipers and micrometers—to verify critical part dimensions.
• Safety & Compliance: Strong commitment to following detailed written work instructions, adhering to strict quality control procedures, and maintaining established shop safety standards.
• Reliability & Stamina: Demonstrated punctuality and dependability, along with the physical ability to stand, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout an entire shift.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Machine Operator in a manufacturing environment is