CNC Machinist

Oceaneering • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist sets up and operates production machines, including lathes, mills, grinders, and saws, to machine materials to drawing specifications. The role reads and interprets drawings and specifications, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and performs in-process inspections where required. This is an onsite position at the company’s Houston, Texas facility. Hours are 4:00 AM–4:00 PM and may vary between 8 and 12 hours per day based on workload and business needs.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in a machining environment (the posting states “Minimum two (5) years”).
• Experience with CNC machines, specifically mills and lathes.
• Proficiency using quality-control measuring devices such as micrometers, gauges, indicators, scales, and calipers.
• Ability to read and edit machine programs and understand GD&T.

Nice To Haves

• Manual machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Study sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances, operation sequence, and setup requirements.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or workpieces as guides for machining.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills and lathes.
• Calculate and set machining controls, including speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine-control media.
• Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls.
• Set up and operate machines on trial runs to verify the accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Develop specifications from general descriptions and draw sketches of parts or products to be fabricated.
• Verify that finished workpieces conform to specifications.
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package; benefits vary by role and may include health and wellness benefits, mental health benefits, retirement savings, life and disability coverage, paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed