Machinist III

Location: SE Houston, TX 77075
Job Type: TTH
Schedule: M-F — Night Shift 6:00 PM–6:00 AM (Weekends based on production needs)
Pay Range: $24/h – $35/h DOE

Job Summary

The Machinist III is a senior-level role supporting advanced machining operations for a leading manufacturing organization. This position requires a highly skilled machinist with 7+ years of experience working with manual and CNC equipment in high-precision, fast-paced environments.

The ideal candidate excels at complex machine setups, advanced blueprint interpretation, CNC programming, and troubleshooting. They demonstrate strong craftsmanship, accuracy, and safety awareness while collaborating with engineering, quality, and production teams. This role may also support training junior machinists and leading process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

•  Adheres to all engineering instructions, SOPs, and departmental guidelines to ensure consistent machining quality.
•  Performs full setups on manual lathes, manual mills, CNC lathes, CNC mills, and Waterjet machines for all part types with light to no assistance.
• Reads and interprets advanced blueprints, drawings, and engineering specifications for all machining processes.
• Operates manual and CNC machinery to produce precision parts within tight tolerances for production and engineering needs.
• Utilizes standard measuring tools—including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, protractors, height gages, depth gages, optical comparators, and micro-height gages—to verify part accuracy.
•  Ensures proper calibration of gages and measuring equipment.
• Sets up and uses machining fixtures to support accurate and repeatable part production.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of CNC programming, including G/M codes and Mazatrol; creates and edits programs as needed.
• Applies strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Performs preventative maintenance per company PM program to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Collaborates with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement.
• Assists other departments as needed with management approval.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of experience working with manual and/or CNC machines.
• Strong math skills and proficiency with handheld measuring tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; must remain at workstation through shift and stay until properly relieved when required.
• Willingness to support cross-departmental needs when approved by management.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, reach, and use hands to handle materials.
• Must frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Comfortable working in a shop environment with exposure to heat, cold, humidity, high noise levels, coolants, and lubricants.
• Willing and able to machine a wide variety of materials including fiberglass composites, plastics, metals, and specialty alloys.

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