Machinist 3 Ledbetter Location (Night Shift)

GP&C•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Machinist 3 is a highly skilled, senior-level role responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting complex machine tools to produce precision parts and components. The position requires interpreting advanced blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to meet tight tolerances and quality standards. The machinist works with minimal supervision and is expected to demonstrate craftsmanship, accuracy, and safety awareness. The role may also include assisting with training junior machinists, leading improvement initiatives, and working with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues. The position works with manual and CNC lathes and mills, as well as waterjet machines. It includes setting up and configuring fixtures, creating and editing CNC programs, performing preventive maintenance, checking gage calibration, and using a range of precision measuring tools. Work is performed in a shop environment that may have temperature extremes, humidity, high noise levels, and hazardous fluids. The machinist may handle fiberglass composites, plastics, metals, and other alloys.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 7 years of experience working with manual and/or CNC machines.
Strong mathematical skills.
Proficiency using handheld measuring tools.
Knowledge of machine safety practices.
Understanding of job orders and production processes.
Ability to interpret technical documentation and specifications.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Follow engineering instructions, standard operating procedures, and departmental procedures.
Set up manual lathes, manual mills, CNC lathes, CNC mills, and waterjet machines for production and engineering parts with minimal to no assistance.
Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for all processes and programs.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly and follow prescribed safety regulations.
Perform preventive maintenance on machines in accordance with the company’s PM program.
Verify gage calibration to ensure measurement accuracy.
Set up and configure machine fixturing as required.
Create and edit CNC programs and maintain proficiency in G/M Codes and Mazatrol.
Apply knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Use standard measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, protractors, height gages, micro-height gages, molds, optical comparators, and depth gages.
Follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Assist other departments as needed with management approval.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Adhere to QHSE protocols and participate in the company’s QHSE culture.
Take pride in work and continuously seek ways to improve processes and deliverables.