CNC Machinist - Operator/Programmer (Weekend Night Shift)

Smiths Group•Pasadena, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries. This role involves operating, programming, and editing programs for numerically controlled machinery, including lathes, mills, and drills, while maintaining strict quality tolerances. The position requires a strong understanding of machining various materials and performing quality inspections. The company emphasizes safety, preventative maintenance, and accurate record-keeping. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global conglomerate with a long history of innovation and a commitment to a better future across multiple industries.

Requirements

  • Previous CNC machining experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalent with a technical school education and working machinist knowledge or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of CNC machine tool Programming & Operating experience.
  • Numerical control machining skills experience and ability to read and interpret work related machine drawings.
  • Make average to complicated mathematical calculations and resolve elementary technical problems.
  • Can operate a minimum of 2 CNC machine tools.
  • Possesses previous experience as a Manual machinist.
  • Must be detail oriented; be able to work independently using sound judgment.
  • Good verbal, written, problem solving and organization skills required.
  • Capable of handling multiple priorities.
  • Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Working knowledge of programming languages and the ability to learn / adapt per machine.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience on Haas and DMG lathe is a plus.
  • Experience on Integrex and Haas mill is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Sets up, writes programs and edits existing programs, and operates numerically controlled machinery (lathes, mills, drills, etc.).
  • Maintains quality and tolerances within .0003”.
  • Follows written and verbal procedures for machining and other duties.
  • Works from work order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, written and verbal instructions.
  • Recognizes and understands functions of machine parameters with the ability to modify as required per supervisor’s instructions.
  • Utilizes knowledge of working properties for a variety of materials (stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, brass, exotics, etc.).
  • Presets tools and may be required to re-sharpen.
  • Inspects work produced using micrometer, bore gage, venire calipers, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Follows preventative maintenance procedures on equipment and reports operating difficulties.
  • Performs duties in accordance with company safety policies and reports unsafe conditions.
  • Makes proper labor and time reports.
  • Keeps machine(s)/work area clean and orderly.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities based upon individual branch requirements.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
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