Aerospace Lathe Houston TX 77035

Aerospace Lathe Houston TX 77035

Take your machining career to the next level as an Aerospace Lathe Houston TX 77035 working on precision turbomachinery components. Work a consistent day shift while developing advanced CNC lathe and long shaft machining skills. Join a team-focused environment with a temp-to-hire opportunity and competitive pay based on experience.

Aerospace Lathe Houston TX 77035 Job Duties:

• Setting up and operating CNC lathes for machining center studs, tie rods, and precision hardware components
• Machining long shafts up to 10 feet in length while maintaining tight tolerances and dimensional accuracy
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T callouts for precision parts
• Programming at the machine control or editing existing programs for turning, grooving, chamfering, and finishing operations
• Setting up workholding including chucks, collets, steady rests, tailstocks, and follow rests for long part stability
• Selecting and installing cutting tools, inserts, and holders for alloy steels and superalloy materials
• Adjusting feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to optimize cycle times and surface finishes
• Performing first article and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators
• Controlling OD size, taper, concentricity, and runout to meet turbomachinery specifications
• Troubleshooting machining issues including chatter, tool wear, poor surface finish, and dimensional drift

Aerospace Lathe Houston TX 77035 Requirements:

• Experience operating CNC lathes in a precision machining or manufacturing environment
• Ability to machine long shafts or extended-length components with tight tolerances
• Strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T and tolerance interpretation
• Experience programming or editing CNC programs at the machine control
• Knowledge of workholding setups for long parts including steady rests and tailstocks
• Experience working with alloy steels and high-strength superalloys such as Inconel
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools including micrometers and dial indicators
• Understanding of machining processes to maintain surface finish and dimensional accuracy
• Steel-toe shoes required for safety compliance
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• No felonies in the last 3 years, no violent felonies ever

Location: Houston, TX 77035 Pay: $24.00+ DOE Shift: Day Shift, 6:00 AM 2:30 PM

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