Precision CNC Turning Machinist
Picture your day starting at 6:00 a.m. in a clean, organized shop in Houston (77047). You review drawings and blueprints, set up a twinspindle CNC lathe, and run your firstarticle. With calipers and micrometers in hand, you verify critical dimensions using GD&T callouts. You log part counts and firstpiece inspections, keep your equipment on the preventative maintenance schedule, and lend a hand coaching a junior machinist before the next setup changeover.
Kelly has an exciting opportunity for a skilled CNC professional to join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and accuracy.
Role Snapshot
- Location: Houston, Texas (77047)
- Schedule: Day Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Start: ASAP
- Engagement: 90 days with temptohire potential
- Pay: Depends on experience and knowledge; typically around $29/hour
What You’ll Do
- Interpret drawings, sketches, and specifications to execute turning operations.
- Perform precise machine setups to achieve tight tolerances, proper fit, and alignment.
- Complete firstarticle inspections per procedure; inspect inprocess parts with a range of measuring tools.
- Maintain accurate records for time, part counts, firstpiece inspections, requisitions, and job documentation.
- Build jigs, fixtures, or specialized nonproduction tooling as assigned.
- Source raw materials, supplies, and tools when needed to keep work moving.
- Keep the work area clean and safe while adhering to all quality procedures and standards.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance in accordance with the PM schedule.
- Troubleshoot issues related to drawings, machining, tooling, programming, and material and make sound decisions at the machine.
- Apply GD&T as called out on prints.
- Provide guidance and training to lowerlevel machinists.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of machining experience.
- Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
- Ability to measure with micrometers, calipers, and related precision instruments.
- Handson experience with CNC lathes (twinspindle); manual lathe experience is a plus.
You Should Be Proficient In
- CNC Tooling
- CNC Machine Repair
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Troubleshooting CNC Machines
Machines & Technologies You’ll Use
- CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
If you’re ready to put precision first and help deliver quality parts every time, we’d like to meet you.
