Precision CNC Lathe Machinist – Setup & Run Expert

Hunting Specialty Supply, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunting Specialty Supply, Inc. is seeking an experienced machinist/operator in Texas to start, set up, and run precision machining operations. You will load control media, align tools, and verify finished pieces against specifications while maintaining a safe workspace.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, ability to read blueprints and safety docs, and basic math skills. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, routine reporting, and collaborating with supervisors for quality control.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience in this department or equivalent in another department.
• Able to operate different machines and operations within the department including setup and run complex products.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blue prints.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Able to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Responsibilities

• Start machine to allow startup and warm-up procedure.
• Load computerized machine control media as needed.
• Select, align, and secure chuck jaws, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machine.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Obtain and place work piece in machine and remove finished work piece from machine and place it in appropriate temporary storage location.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media or replaces tools as required.
• Able to perform machine cleaning and minor maintenance and calls supervisor as needed for major maintenance and repair.
• Confers with supervisors, engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
• Is aware of and helps maintain a safe work area and conditions and makes the safety coordinator aware of any unsafe situations.

Skills

Read blueprints and safety docs

Write routine reports

Basic math skills

Machine operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hunting Specialty Supply, Inc. is seeking an experienced machinist/operator in Texas to start, set up, and run precision machining operations. You will load control media, align tools, and verify finished pieces against specifications while maintaining a safe workspace.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, ability to read blueprints and safety docs, and basic math skills. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, routine reporting, and collaborating with supervisors for quality control.