Machinist I

Greene, Tweed & Co. LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

401k savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Greene, Tweed is seeking a skilled machinist in Houston, TX to operate CNC or manual machines and fabricate production parts to print specifications and quality standards. You will perform machine set ups to achieve close tolerances and alignment, and conduct first piece inspections with precision measuring devices.

Responsibilities include maintaining production records, ensuring a safe, orderly workspace, and performing routine preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of trade school apprenticeship or equivalent shop experience with plastics preferred.
• Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading required.
• GD&T knowledge is a plus; able to read and understand basic blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operates one or more CNC or manual machines to fabricate production parts to prints and schedules.
• Performs machine set ups to obtain close tolerances and proper alignment.
• Conducts first piece inspections and uses precision measuring devices.
• Maintains records of time, part counts, inspections and requisitions.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and complies with quality standards.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on machines and supports on the shop floor.

Skills

Trade school apprenticeship

Shop math

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Read calipers/ measuring devices

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Grinders

Drill

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.

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.

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, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.

Where Inspiration Drives Innovation At Greene Tweed we believe that our true capability as a technology-focused company comes from our employees. Every customer challenge is solved by a team, and members are engaged across departments. From engineering and manufacturing, to sales and marketing, we work together using cutting-edge technology to assess problems, recommend solutions, and bring them into reality. The tools of social business bring voices from around the world together in collaboration. And advanced capabilities such as FEA and state-of-the-art laboratories allow for comprehensive testing, analysis, and predictive modeling. Our manufacturing facilities expand the limits of possibility in fabrication. And embedded Lean Six Sigma upholds the highest levels of quality and efficiency during production. This process of development is fundamental to Greene Tweed’s ability to solve critical challenges. And it means going beyond the right tools, and seeking out the right people.