CNC Machinist – Lathe & Mill; Fanuc

Position: CNC Machinist – Lathe & Mill (Fanuc) | 5+ Years
At a Glance

Company:  Syn Temp

Location:

Houston, TX (77087) – On-site
Job Type:  Full-Time

Shift:  Day Shift (standard weekday schedule – confirm specifics)
Overtime:  As Needed
Experience Level:  Senior (5+ years)
Work Authorization:  Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Apply Link:  Apply through hireCNC

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- Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support continued production demand for precision temperature measurement instrumentation.

At Syn Temp, this machinist plays a key role in producing small to medium-sized components used in instrumentation systems, with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and quality—especially across stainless steels and high-performance alloys.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills for precision machining

Write and edit G-code at the machine

Perform simple programming and program adjustments

Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications

Select tooling, set offsets, and verify work holding

Run small-to-medium part production with high attention to detail

Perform first-article and in-process inspection

Use calipers, bore gauges, and other tools to verify part quality

Monitor machine performance and adjust feeds/speeds as needed

Perform basic machine maintenance and upkeep

Troubleshoot machining and production issues with the team

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

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- Machines, Controls & Software

Machines:  CNC Lathes and CNC Mills
Controls:  Fanuc (required), Mitsubishi Meldas (a plus)
Programming:  G-code editing at the machine
CAD/Software:  Solid Works (for print reading and reference)
Inspection Tools:  Calipers, bore gauges, and standard shop inspection tools

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Stainless Steel (304 / 316)

Inconel

Small to medium-sized precision components

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- What We’re Looking For

Required:

5+ years of CNC machining experience

Strong experience with both CNC lathes and mills

Ability to write and modify G-code

Experience with Fanuc controls

Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings

Strong inspection skills using standard measurement tools

Solid understanding of setups, tooling, and offsets

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

High attention to detail and quality

Preferred (Not Required):

Experience with gun drilling

Experience with Mitsubishi Meldas controls

Machine repair or maintenance experience

Forklift experience

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Syn Temp because:

Stable, specialized work in instrumentation manufacturing

Small-to-mid size precision parts (not heavy production grinding)

Hands-on role with both programming and machining

Clean, organized shop environment

Team-oriented culture with problem-solving collaboration

Consistent full-time work

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay:  Competitive, based on experience

Benefits:

Health insurance

SEP retirement plan

Paid time off

Schedule:

Full-time, day shift (exact hours to be confirmed)

Overtime:  As needed

Additional Notes:

Non-smoking facility

Background check required

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- Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hire

CNC.

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