Machinist I

gtweed; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k savings plan

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Greene, Tweed is seeking an experienced machinist to operate CNC or manual machines to fabricate production parts in Houston. The role requires reading prints, performing machine set ups, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances and quality standards.

You will inspect first pieces, document time and quantities, maintain clean work areas, and perform routine maintenance while applying GD&T on prints. Pre-employment drug screening applies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trade school apprenticeship or equivalent shop experience with some experience working with engineered plastics preferred.
• Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading is necessary to perform the job.
• Able to understand GD&T is a plus
• Able to read and understand basic blueprints

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC or manual machines to fabricate production parts to print specifications and quality standards.
• Perform machine set ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.
• Obtain inspections on first pieces of a run according to prescribed procedure and inspect work-in-progress with measuring devices.
• Maintain records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, requisition forms, etc.
• Keep work area clean, safe, and organized and follow quality procedures.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance of machines as scheduled.
• Troubleshoot drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material issues, and advise on process improvements.
• Use Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing as called out on prints.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Shop math

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Milling machines

Lathes

Grinders

Drill presses

Job description

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.

If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.

Job summary

Operate one or more CNC or manual machines to fabricate production parts to print specifications and quality standards in accordance with company schedules, policies and procedures. Performs other duties, incidental to the job as assigned. Requires a thorough understanding of all company safety policies and objectives and the ability to properly use existing equipment, i.e., milling machines, lathes, grinders, drill, etc. Must be skilled in working within close tolerances and have the ability to use various types of precision measuring devices.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Works from drawings, sketches and specifications in completing various machining operations.
• Performs machine set ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.
• Obtains required inspections on first pieces of a run according to prescribed procedure and performs inspections on work-in-progress using a wide variety of measuring devices.
• Completes and maintains all necessary records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, requisition forms, etc. for each job.
• Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and conforms to all quality procedures and standards.
• Responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance of machines according to PM schedule.
• Responsible for operating machinery/equipment in a safe
• Responsible for making jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as qualified and assigned.
• Responsible for acquiring raw material, supplies, tools, etc. when necessary.
• Assists in the training of other machinists as requested.
• Performs first piece inspections on basic product for other machinists, as qualified and assigned.
• Responsible for grinding tools when necessary.
• Responsible for trouble shooting drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc. and making competent decisions pertaining to job at hand.
• Responsible for utilizing Geometric Dimension & Tolerance as called out on print.
• Responsible for giving feedback on trends, and recommending process improvement

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Certifications: High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of trade school apprenticeship or equivalent shop experience with some experience working with engineered plastics preferred
• Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading is necessary to perform the job.
• Able to understand GD&T is a plus
• Able to read and understand basic blueprints

Required Minimum Qualifications

This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.

Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.

Benefits

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.

Accommodation Request

If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please contact the HR Service Center at [e-mail] .

Drug Free Workplace

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, an