CNC Mill Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Mill Machinist

Pay: $22 - $28
Location: Houston, TX
Temp-to-hire

Openwork, formerly Meador Staffing, is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Machinist who can read a print, set up a VMC, prove out the first piece, and consistently produce quality parts with minimal supervision. Work includes gage bodies, cover plates, valve components, and flanged parts in carbon steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys. Precision is critical because products are used in pressure-containing applications.

Responsbilities

• Set up and run 3-axis vertical machining centers, including 4th-axis work as needed
• Read blueprints, GD&T callouts, and routers to plan jobs before machining
• Select and load tooling, set work and tool offsets, and build fixtures or soft jaws
• Run first-article parts, make adjustments, and establish proven setups
• Change over jobs efficiently in a high-mix, low-volume shop
• Edit G-code at the control to adjust feeds, speeds, and toolpaths
• Write simple programs at the machine for one-off and repair parts
• Work with CAM programs and provide feedback when programs or prints require changes
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gages, thread gages, and indicators
• Hold tolerances to ±0.001 in. when specified
• Complete first-article, in-process, and final inspection records
• Identify and tag nonconforming material and assist with root-cause analysis
• Follow ISO 9001 quality procedures and material traceability requirements
• Perform daily machine checks, coolant maintenance, chip removal, and basic preventive maintenance
• Report machine issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Follow all safety requirements, including PPE, lockout/tagout, and safe lifting practices
• Assist with manual machining, deburring, or assembly as production needs require

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC vertical machining centers
• Hands-on experience with Haas, Fanuc, or similar controls
• Ability to read blueprints, including GD&T
• Proficiency editing G-code and M-code at the machine
• Skill with precision measuring tools
• Experience machining carbon steel and stainless steel
• Solid shop math skills, including trigonometry
• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work regular overtime
• Experience with Mastercam, Fusion 360, or another CAM package
• 4th-axis or multi-part fixture experience
• Experience machining Monel, Hastelloy, Inconel, duplex stainless, or other specialty alloys
• Background with valves, pressure-containing parts, or oil and gas components
• Familiarity with ASME, API, or NACE material requirements
• Experience in an ISO 9001 shop
• Manual mill and lathe experience
• Technical school certificate or NIMS credentials in CNC machining

Schedule
Monday through Friday | 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
30-minute lunch
One 15-minute break in the morning
One 15-minute break in the afternoon

Regular overtime should be expected as order volume grows. Overtime is paid at time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a week. Occasional early starts or Saturday work may be required to meet ship dates.

Work environment and physical requirements
This is an active shop-floor position involving running machinery, coolant, and metal chips. The shop is not fully climate controlled, and Houston summers can be hot.

• Stand and walk for most of an 8.5-hour shift
• Lift up to 50 lb. without assistance and heavier parts with a hoist or coworker
• Bend, reach, and grip tools and parts repeatedly
• Read fine print, scales, and gage readings, with correction if needed
• Wear safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection in posted areas
• Operate an overhead crane or forklift after training, if certified

Why Openwork?

Openwork has 50+ years of experience connecting talented people with great employers. We offer a people-first approach and opportunities to grow your career.

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EOE – Openwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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