MANUAL LATHE MACHINIST
Personnel Services
- Cypress, TX
- $30.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
- Set up and operate manual lathes with Fanuc controls per blueprints, GD&T, and operation sheets
- Work with sheet metal and tight tolerances
- Prove out and make simple edits to NC programs; download/edit programs from CIMNET system
- Perform routine maintenance and monitor fluid levels; report malfunctions to maintenance/supervisor
- Maintain clean and safe work area and machinery
- Accurately complete all required production paperwork
- Ensure all work meets quality standards and specifications
- Use precision tools to measure parts and verify tolerances
- Read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and tooling instructions
- Observe machining operations to detect malfunctions or excessive wear
- Maintain required personal tools for machinist duties
- Proven experience as a manual machinist
- Proficient in operating and editing manual machine tools (e.g. lathes, grinders)
- Skilled in using precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers
- Understanding of metal properties and machining procedures
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Physical strength and stamina to lift heavy items
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Vocational training or apprenticeship is a plus