CNC Programmer/Machinist

divh2CNC Programmer / Machinist (Mazak Turning Mill-Turn)/h2pLocation: Houston, TX/ppType: Direct Hire - Full-Time 1st Shift/ppCompensation: $35-$43/hr./ph3Company Overview/h3pOur Houston-based manufacturing client produces precision machined components used in waterworks infrastructure and industrial piping systems. The company operates a modern machining environment focused on CNC turning and mill-turn machining of metal components and fittings used in municipal and industrial applications. The team is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer / Machinist with experience programming and operating Mazak turning and mill-turn equipment. This role supports both production and new part development by creating machining programs, setting up machines, and running parts to specification./ph3Position Summary/h3pThe CNC Programmer / Machinist is responsible for developing CNC machining programs, setting up equipment, and operating Mazak CNC machines to produce precision metal components. The position requires hands-on experience programming Mazatrol conversational programs and G-code, setting tooling and offsets, and proving out programs on Mazak turning and mill-turn machines. This role is ideal for a machinist who is comfortable writing programs directly at the machine control, performing setups, and supporting production machining in a fast-paced manufacturing environment./ph3Typical Duties Responsibilities/h3ulliDevelop CNC machining programs from scratch using Mazatrol conversational programming and G-code/liliWrite programs for Mazak turning and mill-turn machines, including drilling, tapping, boring, turning, and milling cycles/liliModify and optimize existing CNC programs to improve cycle times, machining efficiency, and part quality/liliTroubleshoot machining and program issues and adjust feeds, speeds, offsets, and toolpaths as needed/liliSupport new part introduction by developing machining strategies, tooling selections, and machining processes/liliPerform complete setups on Mazak Quick Turn lathes and mill-turn machines/liliInstall and configure tooling, inserts, and holders/liliSet tool offsets and work offsets/liliConfigure fixtures, chucks, and workholding for production runs/liliPerform first-article setups and verify part conformance to drawings and specifications/liliOperate CNC turning and mill-turn equipment as required to support production and program prove-outs/liliMonitor machine operations to ensure safe and efficient production/liliAdjust programs or offsets during machining as needed/liliMaintain machine cleanliness and follow preventative maintenance practices/liliInterpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GDT requirements/liliInspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools/liliEnsure machined parts meet dimensional tolerances and quality standards/liliDocument production and inspection results/liliWork with equipment including Mazak Quick Turn CNC lathes and Mazak mill-turn machines with live tooling and C-axis capability/liliUtilize control systems including Mazatrol conversational programming and G-code programming/liliPerform machining processes including CNC turning, drilling, boring, tapping cycles, cross drilling, and live tooling milling operations/li/ulh3Required Skills Experience/h3ulli5+ years of CNC machining experience in a production or job-shop environment/liliExperience programming Mazak machines using Mazatrol conversational programming/liliAbility to write and edit G-code programs/liliStrong experience setting up CNC lathes and mill-turn machines/liliAbility to read and interpret blueprints and GDT/liliExperience selecting cutting tools, inserts, and machining parameters/liliProficiency with precision measurement instruments/li/ulh3Preferred Qualifications/h3ulliExperience with Mazak Quick Turn or similar CNC turning centers/liliExperience with live-tooling lathe or mill-turn machining/liliFormal training in CNC machining or manufacturing technology/liliExperience machining steel or industrial metal components/li/ulh3Work Environment/h3ulliManufacturing shop floor environment/liliStanding for extended periods/liliAbility to lift materials and components as needed/li/ul/div