Senior CNC Mill Machinist – Large-Parts, 2nd Shift

Jobtome; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical

401(k) with company match

PTO starting at two weeks

Paid sick days

Climate-controlled shop

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SMI Metal Precision in north Houston is opening a brand-new second shift for large-part CNC milling. You will operate a Kuraki KBT-13 with Fanuc control, performing setups, offsets, and tool changes on heavy components moving through the High Bay.

This role demands hands-on machining, crane handling, and the ability to build a dedicated second shift from day one; relocation support is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Hands-on large-part CNC machining experience
• Large CNC mill experience
• Overhead crane experience
• Ability to set offsets, change tooling, and inspect your own first-article work
• Experience handling, positioning, and flipping heavy components
• Experience running a mix of different parts rather than one repetitive operation
• Must reside in the United States
• Comfortable working second shift (afternoon/evening hours)

Responsibilities

• Set up and run a Kuraki KBT-13 CNC mill (Fanuc control)
• Perform setups, offsets, and tool changes
• Machine and measure large-diameter components up to ~2 m / 100" OD
• Handle, position, and flip large, heavy parts safely
• Operate a 25-ton overhead crane to move parts in the High Bay
• Verify first-article inspection and cross-check another machinist’s work
• Produce finished components that move directly into assembly

Skills

Large-part CNC machining

Large CNC mill experience

Overhead crane experience

Handle heavy components

Set offsets and tooling

Experience with mixed parts

US residency

Second shift readiness

Team collaboration on new shift

Tools

Kuraki KBT-13 CNC mill

Fanuc control

Job description

SMI Metal Precision in north Houston is opening a brand-new second shift for large-part CNC milling. You will operate a Kuraki KBT-13 with Fanuc control, performing setups, offsets, and tool changes on heavy components moving through the High Bay.

This role demands hands-on machining, crane handling, and the ability to build a dedicated second shift from day one; relocation support is available for qualified candidates.