CNC Machinist; Machinist II – CNC Mills, Lathes & Waterjet

Position: CNC Machinist (Machinist II) – CNC Mills, Lathes & Waterjet
At a Glance

Company:  General Plastics & Composites

Location:

Houston, TX (6910 E Orem Dr, Houston, TX 77075)
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  Competitive – based on experience

Shift:  Day Shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Overtime:  As needed
Experience Level:  Mid-Level
Department:  Flex Machining

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- Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support continued production demand and engineering-driven work across GP&C’s advanced manufacturing operations.

As a  CNC Machinist (Machinist II) , you’ll play a key role in producing  precision, tight-tolerance components  used in mission-critical applications. This position supports both  production and prototype work  and is ideal for a machinist who enjoys setup work, variety, and working with different materials.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Set up and operate:

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Manual lathes

Waterjet machines

Machine  production parts and engineering / prototype components

Read and interpret  blueprints, drawings, and job routers

Load, edit, and adjust CNC programs as needed

Select tooling, offsets, and work holding

Perform in-process and first-article inspections

Support assembly operations with precision-machined components

Perform preventative maintenance per PM schedules

Inspect machines for wear, damage, and safety concerns

Train incoming CNC Operators and Setup Technicians

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Follow all engineering instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures

This role offers a strong mix of  hands-on machining, setup responsibility, and technical growth .

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- Machines, Controls & Software

Machines:

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Manual Lathes

Waterjet Systems

Controls / Programming:

CNC program editing and basic program creation

Inspection Tools:

Micrometers (OD & )

Calipers

Bore gauges

Height & micro-height gauges

Optical comparator

Depth gauges

Protractors

Mold inspection tools

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- What We’re Looking For

Required

5+ years of CNC machining experience

Experience with CNC mills and CNC lathes

Strong understanding of setups, offsets, and tooling

Ability to read and interpret  blueprints and GD&T

Comfortable holding tight tolerances

Strong math skills and precision measurement ability

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills

High school diploma or GED

Preferred (Not Required)

CNC programming experience (editing and basic creation)

Experience with waterjet machining

Experience machining composite materials

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Plastics

Fiberglass composites

Metals and alloys

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose General Plastics & Composites because:

Clean, organized, professional shop environment

Modern CNC machines and tooling

High-skill, non-repetitive machining work

Stable schedule and steady workload

Opportunities to grow into senior machining or programming roles

A team culture built on precision, safety, and accountability

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Competitive pay based on experience

Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Long-term, stable opportunity

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- Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through  hire

CNC .

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