CNC Operator - Mazak Mill Machinist - NW Houston 249 - Beltway
- Houston, TX
- $18.00-25.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Job Title: CNC Operator
- Reports To: Machine Shop Manager
- Classification: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
- Compensation: $18-30 per hour
- Location: On-Site, Houston, TX
- Company Overview
- Job Summary
- Requirements & Qualifications to Get Job
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a CNC Programmer using 2D/3D CAM/CAD software in a shop environment for multi-axis machining projects.
- Experience programming for and operating multi-axis CNC machines.
- Proficiency in basic math and the ability to convert metric to SAE measurements.
- Experience in creating and mounting fixtures.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Working knowledge of precision measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers.
- Strong problem-solving and conceptual skills.
- Excellent communication skills to convey detailed instructions to machine operators and collaborate effectively with managers, leads, and engineers regarding designs and drawings.
- Proficiency in G-code and M-code programming.
- Experience in setting up and troubleshooting CNC machines.
- 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Able to communicate in English
- High school diploma / GED
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to: eye & hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, hard hat, and flame retardant work clothes, etc.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. & work in varying environmental conditions (heat, dust, noise, vibration, humidity).
- Preferences to Get Job
- HAAS control experience a plus.
- Proficient using a PC (preferred)
- What you do on Job
- Plan machining operations by reviewing work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, surface locations, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Develop CNC programs for mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; and verifying part programs using CAD or programming software.
- Analyze drawings, blueprints, and design data to determine accurate part dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
- Set up and operate CNC machines efficiently and accurately.
- Ensure specifications are met by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting operations, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; and adhering to quality assurance procedures.
- Utilize precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers and calipers, as well as fixtures and gauges to verify work and conduct detailed inspections of machined parts.
- Read instrumentation and gauges to ensure dimensions meet specified tolerances.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Assist other processes as directed by the supervisor.