CNC Machinist - Operator/Programmer (Weekend Day Shift)
About The Position
John Crane is seeking experienced CNC lathe and/or mill operators to join its manufacturing operation in Pasadena, Texas. The role involves setting up and operating CNC lathes or machining centers to produce high-precision components for critical industrial applications. Machinists work with modern equipment, tooling, and a skilled manufacturing team. Experience on either lathes or mills is welcome; experience with both is beneficial but not required. The position is a weekend day shift: Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with 12-hour daily shifts. Weekend-shift employees work a three-day week while maintaining full-time status and benefits. The facility is clean, climate-controlled, well-lit, and professional, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Overtime may be required.
Requirements
- Previous CNC machining experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 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.
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.
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
- Full-time status and benefits for weekend-shift employees.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Long-term career opportunities and opportunities to develop advanced machining skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
