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CNC Lathe Machinist – Day Shift; Okuma OSP

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77007, USA
Listing for: Meta Tech Industries
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    CNC Machinist, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24 - 34 USD Hourly USD 24.00 34.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: CNC Lathe Machinist – Day Shift (Okuma OSP)
At a Glance

Company:  Meta Tech Industries Inc.

Location:

Houston, TX (On-site)

Job Type:  Full-Time

Pay Range:  $24 – $34 per hour (DOE)

Shift:  Day Shift (exact schedule discussed during interview)

Overtime:  Available as needed

Experience Level:  Mid–Senior (5+ years CNC Lathe experience)

Work Authorization:  Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Controls:  Okuma OSP (Required)

Apply Link:  Apply through hireCNC

Why This Role Exists

Meta Tech Industries is expanding production capacity to support growing demand for high-precision machined components used in the  oilfield, aerospace, and defense industries .

This role is critical in maintaining our ability to deliver complex, tight-tolerance parts on time while upholding the quality standards our customers rely on.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Set up and operate  Okuma CNC Lathe machines  independently

Perform full setups with minimal assistance

Machine complex precision components from exotic materials

Hold tight tolerances up to  ±0.001”

Monitor machining processes and make real-time adjustments to maintain quality

Detect and correct machining or equipment issues

Perform in-process inspection using precision measuring tools

Maintain clean, organized machines and work areas

Perform basic preventative maintenance

Collaborate with supervisors, QC, and production teams to resolve issues

Machines, Controls & Tools

You’ll work with:

CNC Machines:  Okuma CNC Lathe systems

Controls:  Okuma OSP (Required)

Work Type:  Complex, tight-tolerance precision machining

Inspection Tools:  Calipers, micrometers (/OD), depth gauges, indicators, scales

Materials You’ll Work With

Exotic alloys

High-strength steels

Oilfield-grade materials

Aerospace & defense-grade components

What We’re Looking For

Required:

5+ years CNC Lathe machining experience

Strong experience with  Okuma OSP controls (Required)

Ability to independently set up and operate CNC lathes

Strong blueprint reading and GD&T understanding

Experience holding tight tolerances (±0.001”)

Strong math skills (geometry, algebra, measurement calculations)

Ability to use precision measuring instruments

Strong communication skills (English – written & verbal)

Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused

Preferred:

Live tooling experience

Milling or multi-axis exposure

Experience machining exotic materials

High-mix, low-volume production background

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Precision-focused machine shop environment

Work on challenging, high-value components

Stable, growing production demand

Modern CNC machining environment

Team-oriented culture with strong communication

Opportunity for long-term career growth

Pay & Benefits

Pay Range:  $24 – $34/hr (DOE)

Benefits:

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental & vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

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Interested in precision machining and working with advanced Okuma CNC systems?

Apply now through hire

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