CNC Machinist

IDEX Corporation•Brenham, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist produces machined parts by setting up and operating CNC machines while maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies. The role frequently collaborates with Production, Quality, and Engineering. The position works a day shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to support production demands. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, machine oils, lubricants, metal chips, and varying temperatures. Personal protective equipment is required. The machinist operates advanced machining equipment and supports manufacturing operations, with a focus on safety, quality, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience machining precision products and tools on CNC machines, including both setup and operation.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable and predictable attendance.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
Proficiency with precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges.
Basic understanding of machining feeds, speeds, tooling, and workholding.
Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and make offset adjustments as needed.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.
Ability to frequently stand and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; perform repetitive hand and arm movements; and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb as needed.
Ability to distinguish visual defects and perform detailed inspection work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Mastercam, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD/CAM software.
Experience in tooling, mold, or die maintenance.
Forklift and/or overhead crane experience.
Technical certification in machining or manufacturing technology.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, sketches, and CAD/CAM files to make tools and dies.
Compute and verify workpiece dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances.
Set up, operate, and disassemble conventional, manual, and CNC machine tools.
Test completed tools and dies to confirm they meet specifications.
Monitor machine feed and speed.
Operate CNC lathes, mills, and VMCs.
Measure, examine, and test completed tools and dies for defects.
Smooth and polish tool and die surfaces.
Clean tools through processes such as ice blasting, sand blasting, and lathe work.
Pull, stage, deliver tools to molding, and put tools away.
Present finished workpieces to production and make modifications as needed.
Operate a manual horizontal lathe to polish tools.
Perform daily 5S duties and other duties as assigned.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and maintain compliance with quality standards and work instructions.
Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
Complete production and maintenance documentation accurately.
Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions related to tooling or machining issues.