Senior Machine Operator: Precision CNC & Setup

Manufacturing Jobs; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick pay

Vacation accruals

401(k)

Job summary

Custom Pipe and Fabrication is seeking an experienced Machine Operator III to set up, adjust, and run lathes, CNCs, burn tables, mills and grinders. You will read blueprints, maintain quality, and work independently to meet production targets.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety protocols. Experience with various cutting tools and manuals is a plus; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Adequate work experience may be substituted in lieu of a diploma or GED.
• Willingness to follow written or oral work instructions and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.
• A strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Follow safety protocols and PPE.
• Perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Start and stop the machine safely without supervision.
• Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed) to improve machining results and ensure quality product, without supervision.
• Ability to do all set-ups without supervision.
• Monitor machine operation.
• Check part quality with designated measurement instruments.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and periodic checks on equipment.
• Produce quality parts according to manufacturing documents and schedules as directed by Operations’ management.
• Perform first article inspection, when applicable.
• Record all required logs and documents for record keeping.
• Keep a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by Operations’ management.
• Read and understand drawings.
• Must have full understanding of thread dimensions and thread terminology.
• Ability to support and train machine operator I, II, III, as needed.
• Understand Custom Pipe part number conventions.
• Perform minor edits to programs on CNC Machines.

Skills

Machine operation

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Independent worker

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

CNC machines

Mills

Grinders

Burn tables

Measuring instruments

Job description

Custom Pipe and Fabrication is seeking an experienced Machine Operator III to set up, adjust, and run lathes, CNCs, burn tables, mills and grinders. You will read blueprints, maintain quality, and work independently to meet production targets.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety protocols. Experience with various cutting tools and manuals is a plus; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.