Machine Operator 1

General Plastics & Composites LP•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Machinist I is an entry-level position responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining basic machine tools to produce precision metal parts and components according to specifications. Working under close supervision, the Machinist I uses blueprints, technical drawings, and written instructions to ensure accuracy and quality. The role involves operating manual and/or CNC machines, performing routine inspections, and adhering to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment. The employee is expected to follow engineering instructions and procedures, learn machine setups and blueprint interpretation, maintain equipment and work areas, and contribute to the company's quality, health, safety, and environmental culture.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Basic math skills.
Ability to use handheld measuring tools accurately.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, as listed in the skills qualifications.
Ability to stand for extended periods, reach, and move around the facility regularly.
Ability to remain at the workstation and ready to begin work at shift start.
Ability to remain on the job until the end of the work period or until properly relieved, where required.
Strong attendance and punctuality.
Team-oriented approach and ability to participate as an integral part of a team.
Respectful, courteous, and customer-focused conduct toward clients and coworkers.
Accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism.
Compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and workplace procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a structured production or manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting cross-functional departments as needed.
Familiarity with CNC program knowledge.

Responsibilities

Adhere to engineering instructions, standard operating procedures, and departmental procedures.
Learn to set up manual lathes, manual mills, CNC lathes, CNC mills, and Waterjet machines for production and engineering parts, with moderate to light assistance.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment, and follow safety regulations.
Perform preventive maintenance on machines as required by the company preventive maintenance program.
Learn to read and interpret blueprints and drawings for processes and programs.
Learn and follow machine safety requirements and job orders.
Learn to use standard measuring tools, including outside and inside micrometers, calipers, bore gages, protractors, height gages, and depth gages.
Follow calibration requirements.
Adhere to QHSE protocols and participate in the company's QHSE culture.
Take pride in work and seek ways to improve processes and deliverables.
Assist other departments with management approval and perform additional duties as assigned.