
2nd Shift Manual Machinist II
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Read, process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
- Interpret work instructions
- Identify, select and install proper tooling for operations being performed
- Calculate proper feeds and speeds for a variety of steel grades, copper, brass, aluminum and bronze
- Intuitively understand capabilities of tooling and machinery
- Apply principles of Lean Manufacturing to reduced setup times and improve productivity
- Actively participate in daily Continuous Improvement activities
- Prior experience with precision inspection equipment including, but not limited to, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges
- One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prior experience with precision inspection equipment including, but not limited to, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges
- Prior experience with rotational equipment a plus. Ideally, both Lathe and Mills or split parts
- Proven ability to hold tight machining tolerances of less than .001”
- The employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear
- occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and taste or smell
- must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud