CNC Machinist (Night, Weekend Day, or Weekend Night)

Smiths Group • Pasadena, TX

3h • Onsite

About The Position

John Crane is seeking experienced CNC Lathe Operators and CNC Mill Operators for its manufacturing operation in Pasadena, Texas. The role involves producing high-precision components for critical industrial applications using CNC lathes or machining centers. Candidates may specialize in CNC turning, CNC milling, or both; experience in both is beneficial but not required. The position offers work with modern equipment, tooling, and a skilled manufacturing team. Weekend-shift employees have a three-day workweek while maintaining full-time status and benefits.

Available schedules are Monday–Thursday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM; Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM; or Friday–Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM. Additional shift differential is available for eligible night and weekend schedules. Day-shift candidates are preferred to have Mazak lathe experience, with Haas and DMG lathe experience as a plus. Evening-shift candidates are preferred to have Mazak mill experience, with Integrex and Haas mill experience as a plus.

The manufacturing facility is described as clean, climate-controlled, well-lit, and professional. John Crane emphasizes safety and quality and offers modern CNC equipment and tooling, opportunities to develop advanced machining skills, and long-term career opportunities within a stable global organization.

Requirements

• Previous CNC machining experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of CNC machining experience.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC lathes or CNC milling machines.
• Ability to independently perform machine setups.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances.
• Experience with tooling selection, offsets, and setup verification.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and related inspection tools.
• Knowledge of speeds, feeds, machining practices, and quality standards.
• Ability to perform in-process inspections and maintain tight tolerances.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work assigned shifts and overtime when required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, grip, and handle tooling and machined components.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely around manufacturing equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Mazak or Haas equipment.
• Experience using MAZATROL controls.
• Experience operating Mazak INTEGREX machines.
• Experience with both CNC turning and CNC milling.
• GD&T knowledge.
• Experience machining close-tolerance components.
• Experience machining stainless steel, alloy steels, and specialty alloys.
• Technical degree, machining certificate, or formal CNC training.
• For day shifts, Mazak lathe experience is preferred; Haas and DMG lathe experience is a plus.
• For evening shifts, Mazak mill experience is preferred; Integrex and Haas mill experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes or CNC machining centers.
• Install and verify tooling, fixtures, jaws, and workholding devices.
• Establish and adjust tool and work offsets.
• Load and secure materials for machining operations.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and setup documentation.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional requirements.
• Monitor tool wear, machine performance, and product quality.
• Make offset adjustments and minor program edits as needed.
• Troubleshoot machining and setup issues.
• Document production and inspection results accurately.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area.

Benefits

• Additional shift differential for eligible night and weekend schedules.
• Weekend-shift employees maintain full-time status and benefits while working a three-day workweek.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities to develop advanced machining skills.
• Long-term career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED