CNC Machinist - Programmer/Operator

Smiths Group•Pasadena, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves setting up, programming, editing programs, and operating numerically controlled machinery, including lathes, mills, and drills. The position requires maintaining tight quality tolerances, following procedures, and working from various forms of instruction such as work order routings, prints, and sketches. A strong understanding of programming languages, machine parameters, and material properties is essential. The role also includes tool presetting, sharpening, inspecting work with precision measuring instruments, performing preventative maintenance, adhering to safety policies, and maintaining a clean work area. Additional duties may be assigned based on branch requirements.

Requirements

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.
Ability to 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience on Mazak lathe (for Day shift).
Experience on Haas and DMG lathe (for Day shift).
Experience on Mazak mill (for Evening shift).
Experience on Integrex and Haas mill (for Evening shift).

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.
Utilizes knowledge of programming languages and the ability to learn/adapt per machine.
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.