Description
Position Overview
A well-established manufacturer and distributor of pipe fittings and components is seeking a CNC Machinist to join its production team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will bring precision, efficiency, and a strong understanding of CNC machinery to help deliver high-quality industrial products used across the energy, petrochemical, and construction sectors. This is a 2nd Shift only opportunity
Key Responsibilities
- We are looking for LOD VTL operators to run 3 machine cells
- Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills to machine components to exact specifications.
- Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders to determine tooling and setup requirements.
- Load and verify CNC programs; adjust speeds and feeds to optimize quality and productivity.
- Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges).
- Conduct in-process checks and make minor program edits or tool offsets as needed.
- Monitor equipment performance, conduct routine maintenance, and report issues to maintenance or supervision.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety protocols.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in the pipe fitting or industrial hardware sector.
- Background working with oil & gas or heavy industrial products.
- Comfortable working with tight tolerances and quality assurance processes.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to set up and indicate on manual tables 30” NPS flanges.
- Must be willing to work 2nd shift (4pm-1am Monday-Friday) with possibility of overtime.
- High school diploma or GED required; trade school or machining certificate preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating CNC machines in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and using inspection tools.
- Familiarity with machining stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloys is a plus.
- Knowledge of G-code/M-code programming and CNC control systems (e.g., Fanuc, Haas) preferred.
- Ability to work independently, solve problems, and ensure part quality with minimal supervision.