CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

EHC is currently seeking a CNC Machinist for a Client in the Houston Area

Status: Full-Time

Start Date: 10/29/2026

Schedule: Variable

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Schedule

• Two Shifts Available:
• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Night Shift: 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM
• Overtime: Approximately 10-15 hours available weekly

Shift Differential:

Night Shift receives an additional $2.00 per hour

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of CNC Machinist experience
• Experience with FANUC controls
• Experience operating Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL) and/or 4-jaw chucks
• Experience machining large parts approximately 50-60 inches in diameter
• Stable employment history
• Strong setup and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position requires the ability to independently set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC machinery while meeting production and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong machining skills, including selecting appropriate tooling, fixtures, cutting parameters, and machining strategies to optimize production efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines with minimal supervision.
• Review and validate machine programs and work instructions prior to machining.
• Identify machining issues, out-of-tolerance conditions, and equipment malfunctions, making necessary adjustments to achieve quality and production goals.
• Perform first-article setups and program prove-outs.
• Complete work order documentation and routing information accurately.
• Independently proof CNC programs.
• Communicate shift-to-shift production updates, issues, and ongoing requirements.
• Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Escalate production or quality concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Consistently meet established production targets.
• Follow all workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify dimensional accuracy and surface finish requirements throughout production runs.
• Operate and troubleshoot FANUC-controlled Vertical Turning Centers (VTC/VTL) and/or Doosan Puma slant-bed horizontal lathe CNC machines.
• Set up tooling, load and unload parts, enter tool and work offsets, develop machining strategies, create required NC programs, and execute production runs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, vocational training, or machine shop education preferred.
• 5-7 years of machining experience, or equivalent combination of trade school training and hands-on experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply conversational programming and CNC programming concepts.
• Working knowledge of G-Code and M-Code programming.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, fixtures, tolerances, and quality inspection methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment with changing production demands.