CNC Operator I

CNC Operator I
Location: 6525 Homestead Road, Houston, TX 77028
Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Competitive Compensation

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a CNC Operator I to join our team in Houston, TX! In this role, you will be responsible for preparing CNC machinery for new production runs, which includes installing and measuring tools, as well as locating and securing jaws to the chuck. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to proactively recognize machining issues, and the expertise to make critical adjustments. If you are a collaborative team player with a strong commitment to safety and quality, we encourage you to apply.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Accurately set up, prepare, and operate CNC machines for daily production runs.
• Monitor machinery during operations to recognize machining issues, troubleshoot program errors, and make necessary adjustments to ensure product quality.
• Perform routine daily maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
• Actively assist, train, and share knowledge with other employees to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain flexibility with daily assignments and seamlessly adapt to changing production needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Work safely around all equipment and co-workers, strictly adhering to all company and OSHA safety guidelines.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC machines.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret technical blueprints.
• Proficiency in reading and utilizing precision measuring devices, including scales, calipers, and micrometers.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team.
• Proven working knowledge of G-code programming is highly preferred.
• Prior experience with Mazatrol machinery.
• Ability to stand for the full duration of the scheduled shift and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)