Machinist 3

General Plastics & Composites LP • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role requires a skilled Machinist to perform machine setups on various types of machinery including manual lathes, manual mills, CNC lathes, CNC mills, and Waterjet machines. The machinist will be responsible for setting up machines for all programs and part types, including production and engineering parts, with minimal assistance. Maintaining a clean and safe work area, performing preventative maintenance, and interpreting blueprints and drawings are also key aspects of this position. A strong understanding of machine safety, job orders, standard measuring tools, calibration verification, machine fixturing, CNC programming (G/M Codes and Mazatrol), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances is expected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years’ experience working with Manual and/or CNC machines.
• Follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must have math skills and be able to use handheld measuring tools.
• Machine Safety knowledge.
• Job orders knowledge.
• Knowledge of standard measuring tools including, but not limited to, Micrometers (O.D. & I.D.), Calipers, Bore Gages, Protractors, Height Gages, Micro-Height Gages, Molds, Optical Comparator and Depth Gages.
• Knowledge of verifying gage calibration.
• Knowledge of machine fixturing for setups.
• Thorough knowledge of CNC programming/languages (G/M Codes and Mazatrol) and thorough knowledge of how to create and edit programs.
• Thorough knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances.
• Attendance and Punctuality: Be at the workstation ready to start work at the beginning of the work period and remain on the job until the close of the work period. Be punctual for all appointments. In areas where required, each employee is also expected to remain on the job until a replacement is present.
• Client/Customer Focus: Be respectful, courteous, and friendly to customers and GP&C employees.
• Effective Teamwork: Be a team player and participate as an integral part of the GP&C team.
• Ethic/Values/Integrity/Trust: Accept accountability for personal actions. Positively represent GP&C. Conduct yourself with integrity and trust. Observe the laws, policies, and procedures that govern workplace activities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all engineering instruction, standard operation procedures, and all departmental procedures.
• Able to perform machine set ups on manual lathes, manual mills, CNC lathes, CNC mills, and Waterjet machines for all programs and part types including production and/or engineering parts with light to no assistance.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs preventative maintenance on machines as required per the company P.M. Program.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings for all processes and programs.
• Assist other departments as necessary with approval from your management team.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED