Machinist

Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures required including steeled toed shoes, safety glasses and other Personal Protective Equipment that is required in certain areas of the facility. Plan and performs setups, first article layouts, and execution of work according to product specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.

Job Title: Machinist
Location: Houston TX 77041
Duration: 06+ Months
Pay rate: $25.00/hr $28.00/hr on W2 without benefits
Shift: Monday through Friday, shift starts at 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, some daily overtime and weekend work will be required

Summary:

• This position is responsible for setting up and operating all CNC lathes and CNC mills, to produce products to print specifications.
• This position also designs fixtures or work holding jigs
• Individual contributor
• Regular attendance and punctuality are expected upon accepting this position
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures required including steeled toed shoes, safety glasses and other Personal Protective Equipment that is required in certain areas of the facility.
• Maintain high ethical standards

What s in it For You:

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
• The chance to Improve Lives in our community with regular outreach and volunteerism opportunities
• The chance to join a learning and problem-solving culture

What You Will DO:

• Operate CNC controlled metal-cutting and related processing machines and equipment. Machines and equipment included, but not limited to, turning lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, and saws for a wide range of differing materials
• Plan and performs setups, first article layouts, and execution of work according to product specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
• Inspect all materials, components, etc. to assure they meet the accepted quality standards
• Participate in Lean events with active involvement in Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Responsible for the safe operation of tools and machinery while performing daily tasks.
• Responsible for the reporting of unsafe acts or conditions to supervision immediately as noticed
• Must immediately shut down production and report safety or quality concern(s) to a supervisor, engineer, manager, EHS or Quality representative
• Ensure accurate movement of inventory through their assigned area transactions, production reporting, resolution of negatives, etc.
• Complete required inspection documentation, marking of heat numbers and hold tags
• Must employ Oracle to navigate and execute tasks to complete work orders, WIP transactions, material workbench, supply demand, material requirements
• Perform daily maintenance check sheet
• Operate forklift and pallet jack as required for tasks
• Report unsafe acts or conditions to supervision immediately as noticed
• Controlled metal-cutting and related processing
• Qualified to train others
• Can run standard work
• Assists in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of less experienced machinist
• Document training provided
• Complete and report PR's and ECN reports
• Perform first piece quality audits and roving audits as required
• Comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing process as it pertains to your respective production cell(s)
• Move material with motorized equipment

Position Details:

• Candidate must reside in: Houston, TX or surrounding areas
• Work week and shift: Work week and shift: M-F 5AM-1:30 PM daily overtime is likely; weekend work may be required occasional
• Compensation package offered: $25 - $28 per hour
• Climate control warehouse, standing workstation, strenuous work often required
• PPE requirements include uniforms, safety glasses and steal toes among others (Most PPE provided, accept initially in contingency the steel toed shoes)

Minimum Qualifications including Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years of related CNC experience
• 2 years Manual machinist experience
• Experience in ERP systems
• KSA's
• Qualified to operate some machining equipment alone, meets expectations for quality and productivity, can handle some setups and all documentation alone
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Possess the ability to work quickly and accurately
• Ability to operate assembly and measuring tools properly and safely
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Requires ability to read, speak and write in English, follow verbal and written instruction
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and Bills of Material (BOM)
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and measuring devices such as height gauges, calipers, micrometers, and thread gauges
• Ability to understand M-Code and G-Code programming
• Effectively use email to communicate (potential) risks to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
• Must have a complete understanding of applicable middleware software applications and demonstrate the ability to navigate options
• Ability to use Windchill (Product Data Management application)
• Ability to use personal computer and/or workstation
• Ability to meet TAKT Time and quality standards
• Demonstrates good interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• All knowledge, skills and abilities required at Machinist I level
• Able to work with limited supervisory guidance
• Must have a complete understanding of applicable middleware software applications and demonstrate the ability to navigate options
• Ability to use Quality Management Software
• Ability to interface with inter-departments to meet the goals of the business
• Experience training others
• Ability to operate and setup most machining equipment
• Edit M-Code and G-Code programming
• Lean and Continuous Improvement experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle ERP
• Middleware

Certification

• CNC Machining trade school certificate
• Forklift certification