CNC Setup Machinist - Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Custom Components & Assemblies, Inc. is a growing precision job shop in Houston running 10 CNC machines (6 mills, 4 lathes) .

We are hiring a Day Shift CNC Setup Machinist who can set up, run, and troubleshoot parts in a high-mix, fast-paced environment.

If you can walk up to a print, set the job up, dial it in, and keep it running — this is your shop.

⏱ Schedule

• Monday – Friday (Day Shift)
• Overtime available depending on workload

Equipment You’ll Work With

• 6 CNC Mills (primarily Fanuc-style controls)
• 4 CNC Lathes
• Job shop environment (high-mix, low-to-mid volume work)

This is important — we are not a production-only shop . Frequent setups are expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T
• Select tooling, set offsets, fixtures, and prove out jobs
• Hold tight tolerances (±.001 or better where required)
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges
• Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues
• Maintain efficiency across multiple setups

✅ Requirements

• 3+ years CNC machining experience
• Ability to independently perform setups
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Experience holding tight tolerances
• Comfortable in a job shop (changing setups regularly)

⭐ High-Value Candidates (What We’re Really Looking For)

• Fanuc experience
• Can jump between mills and lathes
• Light programming or G-code editing ability
• Strong troubleshooting mindset (feeds/speeds/tool failure)

About the Shop

• 10 CNC machines (6 mills / 4 lathes)
• 1 shift (day), tight team environment
• Steady workload + growth potential
• Clean, organized operation

We specialize in providing precision CNC machining and certified welding of aluminum, carbon steels, alloy steels and exotics as well as mechanical assemblies. Established in 1994, we operate out of a 20,000 sq ft Air Conditioned facility based in Houston, Texas and manufacture highly engineered products supplying clients both domestic and international.
Through continual investment in the latest quality processes that oversee our machining and welding technology we remain a focused company at the forefront of our industry and a top subcontract supplier to an array of different industries.

Company Description

We specialize in providing precision CNC machining and certified welding of aluminum, carbon steels, alloy steels and exotics as well as mechanical assemblies. Established in 1994, we operate out of a 20,000 sq ft Air Conditioned facility based in Houston, Texas and manufacture highly engineered products supplying clients both domestic and international.\r\nThrough continual investment in the latest quality processes that oversee our machining and welding technology we remain a focused company at the forefront of our industry and a top subcontract supplier to an array of different industries.