Machinist II

Texas Hydraulics Inc; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Hydraulics Inc. is seeking a Machinist II to set up and run conventional, special-purpose, and NC machines, producing quality parts that meet prints and tolerances. You will work from blueprints and specifications, adjust machine parameters, and verify program accuracy to ensure first-time quality.

You will collaborate with engineers and production teammates, participate in Lean initiatives, and uphold safety and workmanship standards in a hands-on shop environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of machining experience or equivalent education and hands-on work.
• Proven mastery as Machinist I, ready to operate at Machinist II level.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and CNC operation.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specs, and samples to understand dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up machines, fixtures, tools, and materials for production.
• Adjust speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and depth of cut to meet specs.
• Load and edit CNC programs as needed and verify program accuracy.
• Inspect finished parts for print and quality compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to solve machining issues.

Skills

Machinist II

Machining processes

CNC operation

Safety compliance

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Built Right. Cut Clean. Done With Pride.

This job is for machinists who care about the work and the results. As a Machinist II, you’ll set up and run a range of conventional, special-purpose, and NC machines to produce quality parts that meet print and hold tolerance. You’ll use your hands, your head, and your experience to keep machines running right and parts coming off the way they should.

If you take pride in accuracy, craftsmanship, and leaving your name on a job done right, you’ll fit in here.

What You’ll Do

You’ll take ownership of your work from setup to finished part.

• Read and work from blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to understand dimensions, tolerances, setups, and machining sequence

• Measure, mark, and scribe materials and work pieces to guide machining

• Set up machines by selecting and securing fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials

• Calculate, set, and adjust speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut

• Load, retrieve, and edit CNC programs as needed

• Start machines and keep an eye on them, spotting problems before they turn into scrap

• Make adjustments when parts are out of tolerance to keep quality on track

• Inspect finished parts to make sure they meet print and quality requirements

• Run trial parts to verify machine setup and program accuracy

• Troubleshoot machining and program issues and make corrections at the machine

• Verify and adjust common G and M codes to keep machines cutting the way they should

• Run higher-complexity machines and tools with confidence and care

• Work with engineers, programmers, and production teammates to solve machining or assembly issues

• Take part in continuous improvement efforts, including Lean practices, machine PMs, 5S, and Kaizen events

• Understand how your daily work ties into production goals and area boards

• Know your tooling and machine limits and work within them

• Hold yourself and others to high ethical and workmanship standards

• Handle other duties as needed

What You Bring

You’ve paid your dues and know your way around the shop.

• High School diploma or GED with at least two years of machining experience, or an equivalent mix of education and hands-on work

• Proven mastery as a Machinist I, ready to operate at the Machinist II level

• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and CNC operation

• Ability to follow safety rules, work instructions, and procedures without cutting corners

• Solid math skills, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and standard units of measure

Work Environment

This is hands-on shop work.

• Regular exposure to moving machinery, vibration, and loud noise

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles

• Occasional exposure to extreme heat (non-weather related)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds

• Stand, walk, and move around the shop throughout the shift

• Use hands for handling tools, materials, and machine controls

• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Ability to communicate and hear clearly in a manufacturing environment

Equal Opportunity Employer
Texas Hydraulics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.