Machinist I

Greene Tweed•Houston, TX

About The Position

Operate one or more CNC or manual machines to fabricate production parts to print specifications and quality standards in accordance with company schedules, policies, and procedures. The role requires a thorough understanding of company safety policies and the ability to properly use equipment such as milling machines, lathes, grinders, and drills. The machinist must work within close tolerances and use precision measuring devices. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five or more years of trade school apprenticeship or equivalent shop experience.
Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading.
Ability to understand basic blueprints.
U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with engineered plastics.
Ability to understand GD&T.

Responsibilities

Work from drawings, sketches, and specifications to complete machining operations.
Set up machines to achieve close tolerances, fitting, and alignment of machined parts.
Obtain required first-piece inspections and inspect work in progress using a variety of measuring devices.
Complete and maintain records of time, part counts, first-piece inspections, requisition forms, and other job information.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and follow quality procedures and standards.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines according to the maintenance schedule.
Operate machinery and equipment safely.
Make jigs, fixtures, or other specialized non-production devices when qualified and assigned.
Acquire raw materials, supplies, and tools as needed.
Assist in training other machinists as requested.
Perform first-piece inspections on basic products for other machinists when qualified and assigned.
Grind tools as needed.
Troubleshoot drawings, machining, tooling, programming, and material issues, and make competent decisions about the job.
Use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) as specified on prints.
Provide feedback on trends and recommend process improvements.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.