Precision Machining Operations Technician

About the role — Katy, TX

Join our manufacturing team as a Precision Machining Operations Technician on 2nd shift. You’ll be the go-to person ensuring machines are set up correctly, running at peak efficiency, and producing parts that meet tight tolerances. If troubleshooting and fine-tuning equipment is your strength, this role puts those skills front and center.

A day in the life

• Prepare and run production by setting up CNC lathes, manual lathes, grinders, presses, and related equipment.
• Dial in setups for new and repeat jobs to achieve optimal cycle times and superior part quality.
• Quickly diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions to keep output on schedule and minimize downtime.
• Apply shop math to determine dimensions, tolerances, and offsets required by the print.
• Capture accurate production counts, downtime reasons, and machine performance data in our ERP software.
• Keep your supervisor and teammates updated on status, needs, and any risks to schedule.
• Verify parts using calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators to confirm all specifications are met.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area while following established safety procedures.

What you’ll bring

• Hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally as a machine operator or machinist.
• Proven mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and fixing machine issues.
• Background in performing efficient machine setups for production runs.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong command of shop math for measurement and calculation work.
• Experience operating manual grinders, manual lathes, punch presses, and multi-axis CNC machines (5+ axis).
• Familiarity with ID/OD grinding and stamping press operations.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to follow instructions precisely.

Proficiencies

• Troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving
• Production machine setup
• Effective communication
• Shop math and measurement
• General manufacturing environment experience

Equipment and technologies you’ll use

• Optical comparator
• Manual grinder
• Manual lathe
• Punch press
• CNC grinder
• Stamping press
• CNC wire bending machine
• ERP software
• CNC lathe (5+ axis)
• Calipers and micrometers
• ID grinder
• OD/ID grinding machine