CNC Lathe Machinist:

We are a Manufacturing Shop Company seeking for dependable and innovative CNC Lathe Machinists who work confidently and independently. To join our team immediately. Full time position, 1st and 2nd shift. Pay rate depending on experience. We offer competitive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Basic Life, Vol Life, Critical Illness, and 401(k), etc.

A CNC machinist operates, produces, and repairs precision parts and instruments by programming or editing programs, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. You should have an aptitude for trigonometry, geometry, statistics, and algebra, computer, and interpersonal communication skills, physical stamina and a highly developed interest in production and processing.

If you have any question do not hesitate to contact the HR department at (936) 344-6115 or email at hr@umwtexas.com to schedule the interview. 

Responsibilities:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; trimming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.
• Performs precision machining operations.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Keeps Machine and workplace clean and neat.
• Maintains data sheets and part traceability.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate in Machine Shop Technology or Machine Tool Technology/Machinist.
• 3-5+ years of CNC Lathe machining experience.
• Solid Fanuc Control knowledge.
• Able to read and understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Self-starter, ability to work with little supervision.
• Quality minded.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ethical behavior.
• Self-motivation.
• Able to use all type of measuring tools.
• Computer skills to download and save programs.
• Read and understand scheduling software.