CNC Machinist - 5-axis Mill​/Tooling Lathe

Position: CNC Machinist - 5-axis Mill / Live Tooling Lathe
At a Glance

Company:  Gretna Machine Shop

Location:

Houston, TX (Northwest)

Job Type:  Full-Time

Pay Range:  $26 – $38/hr (based on experience & machine type)

Shift:

1st

Shift: 6:00am – 6:00pm

2nd

Shift: 6:00pm – 6:00am (+$1/hr)

Overtime:  Yes (currently running extended hours + Saturdays for 1st shift)

Experience Level:  Mid (2–5+ years)

Work Authorization:  U.S. work authorization required

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- Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to  increased customer demand and shop growth , with Gretna actively building out a  second shift  to support workload beyond current capacity.

At Gretna Machine Shop, this position plays a key role in producing  high-quality, small-batch components , with a strong focus on craftsmanship, flexibility, and machining expertise.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Set up and operate CNC  5-axis mills or live tooling lathes

Make program edits and adjustments at the machine

Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T

Select tooling, set offsets, and verify setups

Run  low-volume, high-mix jobs  (not high production)

Perform in-process inspection and maintain quality standards

Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize performance

Contribute to a growing team and support second shift development

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- Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

5-Axis Mills:

Haas (Haas Control)

Okuma (OSP Control)

Lathes (Live Tooling):

Doosan Puma (3100 LY, GT 3100M, 3100 LSY, 5100 LY)

Other Equipment:

Doosan / DN Solutions machines

Controls:
Fanuc, Haas, Okuma OSP

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Steel

Aluminum

Various production materials depending on job mix

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- What We’re Looking For

Required:

2+ years CNC machining experience

Setup experience on mills or lathes

Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T

Experience making program edits at the machine

Strong work ethic and reliability

Preferred (Not Required):

5-axis machining experience

Live tooling lathe experience

Programming experience (growth potential into leadership roles)

Interest in growing into a lead role (especially on 2nd shift)

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Gretna Machine Shop because:

Strong shop culture focused on  growth and internal promotion

Long-tenured team (some machinists with 20–30+ years)

Investment in  new machines and equipment

Opportunity to step into  leadership roles on 2nd shift

Smaller batch work — more variety, less repetitive production

Team values craftsmanship, attitude, and continuous improvement

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:

5-Axis Machinist: $28 – $38/hr

Live Tooling Lathe Machinist: $26 – $38/hr

Pay Notes:

+$1/hr shift differential for nights

Pay based heavily on experience (GD&T + setup = higher end)

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision (available after 90 days)

PTO:

1 week in Year 1 (accrued Day 1, usable after 6 months)

3 personal days after 6 months

2 weeks PTO after 2 years

7 paid holidays (after 3 months)

AFLAC supplemental coverage available

Schedule:

1st

Shift: 6am – 6pm

2nd

Shift: 6pm – 6am

Overtime:
Yes

Saturdays:

1st

Shift: Half day (6am–12pm)

2nd

Shift: No Saturdays

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- Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hire

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