Senior CNC Machinist — Precision Grinding & Setup

Dover Precision Components; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dover Precision Components is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate lapping and grinding machines, performing diverse machining operations with tolerances. The role requires interpreting drawings and conducting first-piece inspections, while maintaining records and training junior staff.

The position offers a standard shop schedule; a discretionary bonus applies based on performance and company criteria.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to measure parts using micrometers, calipers or other measuring tools.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.

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, and requisition forms, etc. for each job.
• Makes jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as qualified and assigned.
• Acquires raw material, supplies, tools, etc. when necessary.
• Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and conforms to all quality procedures and standards.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance of machines according to PM schedule.
• Troubleshoots drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc. and making competent decisions pertaining to job at hand.
• Utilizes Geometric Dimension & Tolerance as called out on print.
• Responsible for providing guidance and training to lower-level machinist.

Skills

Machine setup

Machining operations

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lapping machine

Grinding machine

Job description

Dover Precision Components is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate lapping and grinding machines, performing diverse machining operations with tolerances. The role requires interpreting drawings and conducting first-piece inspections, while maintaining records and training junior staff.

The position offers a standard shop schedule; a discretionary bonus applies based on performance and company criteria.