Machinist (Experienced)

Bethyl Laboratories, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Career path planning

Job summary

Cox Manufacturing in Texas is seeking a committed machinist for full-time work on 1st to 3rd shifts. You will set up production machines, including CNC or screw machines, and operate them to keep downtime and rejects to a minimum while meeting quality goals.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, planning layouts, and performing precision measurements. The role offers competitive hourly pay with shift premiums and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with setting and troubleshooting automated lathe machines (CNC or screw machines).
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret tooling geometry.
• Experience with job planning and layouts; strong measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs setups on production machines with provided data and tooling.
• Operate machines efficiently to minimize rejects and downtime.
• Use root cause analysis to solve common machine problems.
• Participates in job planning and strategic meetings.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Job planning

Precision measuring

Troubleshooting

Tools

CNC machines

Screw machines

Job description

Full-Time | Mon - Fri | $20 - $40 per hour

About Cox Manufacturing

Cox Manufacturing is a family owned and operated organization. Our purpose is to love God, love people, and advance American Manufacturing. We provide high volume, precision-machined parts from bar stock. As one of the largest turning shops in the nation, we are growing with patented technology and apprenticeship opportunities. Our core values — Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Perseverance, and Excellence — drive everything we do. If you're looking for meaningful work at a company that values purpose, we invite you to join our team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs setups on production machines given necessary technical data and tooling.
• Efficiently operate assigned machines with minimal rejects and machine downtime.
• Use root cause analysis to solve common machine problems.

Actively participates in job planning and strategic meetings.

Job Requirements:

Experience with setting and troubleshooting automated lathes machines (example: CNC or screw machines).

Experience with job planning and layouts.

Knowledge of tooling geometry and metal cutting principles.

Able to read and interpret blueprints.

Able to inspect parts using precision measuring equipment.

• Must be able to spend at least the first 2 months on 1st shift (7:00 am - 4:00 pm)
• Must be able to work on either 2nd/3rd shift every 3-6 months
  • 2nd shift = 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  • 3rd shift = 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

Your pay is determined based on your skills and experience.

Some basic experience = $20 - 25 / hour

Fully independent = $26 - 40 / hour

2nd & 3rd shift = + $2.50 / hour

Our employees enjoy benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 50% company match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Counseling programs
• Career path planning and continuing education
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Export Control Notice & Equal Opportunity Employer

We require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, only U.S. persons (U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents) will be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.