Senior Machinist – CNC Precision & Process Lead

GP&C; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GP&C in Houston, TX seeks a highly skilled Machinist 3 to set up, operate, and troubleshoot manual and CNC machines for precision parts. You will read engineering drawings and blueprints, program CNC, and use precision measuring tools to ensure tight tolerances.

We value 7+ years of experience, craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork. The role involves mentoring junior machinists and collaborating with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years’ experience with manual and/or CNC machines.
• Follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to engineering instruction, SOPs, and all departmental procedures.
• Perform machine set ups on manual lathes, manual mills, CNC lathes, CNC mills, and Waterjet machines for all programs and part types.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follow safety regulations.
• Performs preventative maintenance on machines as required per PM program.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings for processes and programs.
• Knowledge of machine safety, job orders, measurement tools, gage calibration, fixtures, CNC programming (G/M Codes, Mazatrol), and GD&T.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading blueprints

Math skills

Reading and interpreting drawings

Quality focus

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Protractors

Height gauges

Micro-height gauges

Molds

Optical comparator

Depth gauges

Job description

GP&C in Houston, TX seeks a highly skilled Machinist 3 to set up, operate, and troubleshoot manual and CNC machines for precision parts. You will read engineering drawings and blueprints, program CNC, and use precision measuring tools to ensure tight tolerances.

We value 7+ years of experience, craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork. The role involves mentoring junior machinists and collaborating with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues.