CNC Machinist (Machinist II) - CNC Mills, Lathes & Waterjet

At a Glance Company: General Plastics & Composites Location: Houston, TX (6910 E Orem Dr, Houston, TX 77075) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: Competitive – based on experience Shift: Day Shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Overtime: As needed Experience Level: Mid-Level Department: Flex Machining --- Why This Role Exists This role exists to support continued production demand and engineering-driven work across GP&C’s advanced manufacturing operations. As a CNC Machinist (Machinist II) , you’ll play a key role in producing precision, tight-tolerance components used in mission-critical applications. This position supports both production and prototype work and is ideal for a machinist who enjoys setup work, variety, and working with different materials. --- The Work You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will: Set up and operate: CNC mills CNC lathes Manual lathes Waterjet machines Machine production parts and engineering / prototype components Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and job routers Load, edit, and adjust CNC programs as needed Select tooling, offsets, and workholding Perform in-process and first-article inspections Support assembly operations with precision-machined components Perform preventative maintenance per PM schedules Inspect machines for wear, damage, and safety concerns Train incoming CNC Operators and Setup Technicians Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Follow all engineering instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures This role offers a strong mix of hands-on machining, setup responsibility, and technical growth . --- Machines, Controls & Software Machines: CNC Mills CNC Lathes Manual Lathes Waterjet Systems Controls / Programming: CNC program editing and basic program creation Inspection Tools: Micrometers (OD & ID) Calipers Bore gauges Height & micro-height gauges Optical comparator Depth gauges Protractors Mold inspection tools --- What We’re Looking For Required 5+ years of CNC machining experience Experience with CNC mills and CNC lathes Strong understanding of setups, offsets, and tooling Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T Comfortable holding tight tolerances Strong math skills and precision measurement ability Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills High school diploma or GED Preferred (Not Required) CNC programming experience (editing and basic creation) Experience with waterjet machining Experience machining composite materials --- Materials You’ll Work With Plastics Fiberglass composites Metals and alloys --- Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose General Plastics & Composites because: Clean, organized, professional shop environment Modern CNC machines and tooling High-skill, non-repetitive machining work Stable schedule and steady workload Opportunities to grow into senior machining or programming roles A team culture built on precision, safety, and accountability --- Pay, Benefits & Schedule Competitive pay based on experience Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) Paid time off and holidays Long-term, stable opportunity --- Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC . Apply Now or Save This Job to come back later.