CNC Machinist - Quick Mill Operator

North Shore Steel•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence. Our legacy is rooted in reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships. At North Shore Steel, our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team. Position Summary The Quickmill Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing a Quickmill CNC machining center used to manufacture high-precision components from high-value materials. This position verifies program accuracy, identifies machining and programming issues, and partners with the CAD Department to ensure first-time quality. The Quickmill Operator serves as the machining expert on the shop floor by protecting valuable customer materials, maintaining exceptional quality standards, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting the success of the production team.

Requirements

Five or more years of advanced CNC machining experience, preferably operating large-format machining centers.
Experience operating Quickmill or similar bridge/gantry CNC machines preferred.
Experience machining high-value, tight-tolerance components for aerospace or similar industries preferred.
Strong understanding of CNC machining principles, tooling, machine offsets, cutter compensation, feeds, speeds, and workholding techniques.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot machining processes and collaborate with the CAD Department to resolve programming and manufacturing challenges.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications.
Proficient with precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and bore gauges.
Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.
Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while performing tasks and moving through the work area, including walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.
Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.
Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
Maintain adequate visual and auditory acuity to safely perform assigned tasks, including but not limited to: identifying potential hazards, reading and/or recording measurements, inspecting materials, and responding promptly to verbal instructions, alarms or hand signals in the work environment

Nice To Haves

Technical machining certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and optimize the Quickmill CNC machining center to produce precision components that meet customer specifications.
Verify machine setup, tooling, workholding, fixturing, and CNC programs prior to production and troubleshoot machining or programming issues in partnership with the CAD Department.
Monitor machining operations, adjust machine offsets, and recommend improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and tooling performance.
Perform routine machine inspections, preventive maintenance, and maintain equipment in safe working condition.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications.
Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
Machine high-value materials with exceptional attention to detail while minimizing scrap, protecting customer assets, and ensuring first-pass quality.
Accurately complete required production and quality documentation and immediately communicate quality concerns.
Lead by example by promoting safe work practices and ensuring the safe operation of machining and material handling equipment.
Stop work and communicate concerns whenever safety, quality, or customer materials are at risk.
Serve as a technical resource by mentoring teammates and collaborating with CAD, Quality, and Operations to improve machining processes.
Support department goals related to safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, and on-time delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.