Senior CNC Machinist — Multi‑Axis Precision Leader

Destaco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components in Houston, TX, is seeking a fully seasoned CNC Machinist to perform complex machining operations on multiple lathes and mills. This on-site role requires reading drawings, setting up machines, and achieving tight tolerances.

With 10+ years of shop experience and training in shop math, blueprint reading, and GDT, you will lead setup and inspection activities, train others, and maintain equipment in a safe, clean 5S-compliant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in shop math, blueprint reading and GDT.
• Minimum of 10 years of trade school apprenticeship or equivalent shop experience as a machinist.

Responsibilities

• Works from drawings and specifications to perform various machining operations.
• Performs machine set ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.
• Obtains inspections on first pieces and performs inspections on work-in-progress with measuring devices.
• Maintains records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms.
• Makes jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as assigned.
• Acquires raw material, supplies, tools, etc. when necessary; keeps area clean and follows quality procedures.
• Independently programs machines and performs routine preventative maintenance.

Skills

Clear communication

Organization skills

Meets productivity standards

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in shop math, blueprint reading and GDT

Tools

GDT

Job description

Dover Precision Components in Houston, TX, is seeking a fully seasoned CNC Machinist to perform complex machining operations on multiple lathes and mills. This on-site role requires reading drawings, setting up machines, and achieving tight tolerances.

With 10+ years of shop experience and training in shop math, blueprint reading, and GDT, you will lead setup and inspection activities, train others, and maintain equipment in a safe, clean 5S-compliant environment.