Machinist

Datwyler•Houston, TX

44d•Onsite

About The Position

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million. The Machinist is a highly skilled CNC machining professional responsible for programming, setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC lathes, mills, and related machining equipment used to manufacture precision components. This position serves as the department's technical expert for machining processes and is responsible for developing machining strategies, programming new parts, performing complex setups, proving out new jobs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Machinist A works independently with minimal supervision and provides technical leadership, mentorship, and support to Machinist B and Machinist C team members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
5+ years of CNC machining experience required.
Demonstrated experience programming CNC lathes and mills.
Extensive experience performing complex machine setups independently.
Experience proving out new jobs and developing machining processes.
Experience developing CNC programs from engineering drawings and customer specifications.
Extensive experience performing complex machine setups, process prove-outs, tooling selection, fixture installation, and production launch activities.
Demonstrated experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC lathes and mills.
Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
Strong knowledge of tooling, fixtures, work-holding methods, cutting parameters, and machining processes.
Proficiency with precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, and height gauges.
Strong shop mathematics skills including geometry, trigonometry, and tolerance calculations.
Effective troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.
Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives within the department.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree, trade school certification, apprenticeship completion, or equivalent machining training preferred.
Experience with Haas, Mazak, or similar CNC controls preferred.
Proficiency with Haas, Mazak, or similar CNC controls preferred.

Responsibilities

Program, set up, operate, and optimize CNC lathes, mills, and related machining equipment.
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions to determine machining requirements and setup methods.
Develop and modify CNC programs to support production, quality, and efficiency objectives.
Perform complex machine setups, tooling selections, fixture installations, and process prove-outs.
Troubleshoot machining, programming, tooling, and dimensional issues to maintain production performance.
Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and equipment utilization.
Support new product introductions and manufacturing process development.
Train, mentor, and provide technical support to Machinist B and Machinist C employees.
Maintain accurate production, quality, and maintenance records.
Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.