Mill Machinist - Houston, TX

VetJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mill Machinist in Houston, TX, to operate manual and possibly CNC machines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machining, effective communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment, ensuring quality and safety in operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of machining experience, Manual Mill experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with CNC machines and programming.
• Must have own tools.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate Manual Mill with little assistance.
• Perform quality inspections and adjust machine controls as needed.
• Work as a team player in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Effective Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Ability to adapt to change

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational education

Tools

Precision measuring tools

LP forklift

Horizontal band saw

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

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Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Setup and operate Manual Mill with little assistance.

Validate work instructions before machining to assure accuracy of operations.

The ability to be flexible / adaptable to work on CNC machines / manual machines.

Detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required.

Document actions by completing work order routings.

Work as a team player with others in a demanding fast-paced environment to meet frequently changing production.

100% inspections to ensure dimensional and surface finish requirements are met for all parts machined.

Comply with all NOV Health Safety Environmental (HSE), HR, & Quality polices & procedures.

Required PPE: safety eye protection, steel toe boots, and hard hat at all times.

Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance.

Must have a high standard of quality by minimizing scrap rate.

Keen attention to detail.

Must be familiar with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, etc.

Load parts utilizing overhead lifting equipment if needed, operating controls, deburring.

Facilitate objectives for Safety, Quality, Innovation, provide feedback on process improvements, cost savings, and opportunities to work more efficiently and / or safely.

Must have own tools.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Auto req ID

448783BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Operations

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Effective Communication.

3-5+ years machining experience, Manual Mill experience strongly preferred.

Experience setting up and operating computer and mechanically controlled machine tools such as grinder, drill press, hydraulic press, etc.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Vocational education (commercial or shop training; technical school)

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to adapt to change.

Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Experience with G-code Programming.

Ability to accept feedback and deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations.

Knowledge of lathes a plus.

Operate a small LP forklift.

Operate raw stock horizontal band saw.

Good work ethic and flexibility to work overtime when needed.

Ability to transition to CNC machines eventually.

City*

Houston

State*

Texas

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company

NOV

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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