Senior Lathe Machinist – CNC Programmer

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. | Full time

Houston, United States | Posted on 08/25/2026

Under limited supervision, the individual is responsible for setting up and operating CNC equipment whichmay include Horizontal Lathes to manufacture metallic and non-metallic parts. Producing quality partsand following all safety standards. CNC programming, performing in-process dimensional inspections,and maintaining equipment.

• Promote safety awareness and comply with all applicable safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety standards.
• Responsible for ensuring correct speeds and feeds to ensure productivity goals are met.
• Studies and interprets drawings, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and set up requirements.
• Responsible for supporting operators in the training of loading parts, proving programs, operatingcontrols, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring and inspections of quality parts for conformanceto requirements.
• May have to operate more than one machine at the same time.
• May have to write NC programs while running machine at the same time.
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine withincapabilities.
• Strong part set up skills.
• May rotate into other positions within the team as required to meet production requirements.
• Communicates with management, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Promote teamwork and take an active part in meeting customer service requirements.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and organized. Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential for this position; must be willing to work overtime hours and weekends as required to meet deliveries and customer expectations.
• Be familiar with Company HSE policies and procedures.
• Share knowledge & best practice across the company.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

• At least 10 years of experience in precision machining, utilizing CNC lathes, vertical turning latheswith Fanuc and Mazatrol (EIA) controls.
• Be able to perform soft edits at the control
• Knowledge in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments.
  
  Instruments should include but not limited to calipers,  OD micrometers, depth gages,indicators and scales.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Advanced knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and otheraccessories used on various machines.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work in timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity;
  
  Works quickly.
• Listens, gets clarification and communicates cordially and positively with supervisors and fellow employees.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, Shares expertise with others.
• Must be willing to train others.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Must be able to get along with others and be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules on short notice.
• Must possess strong shop math skills including geometry and trigonometry.
• Experience on Fanuc and Mazatrol controls a must.
• Canned cycle programming a plus.
• Experience on Mazak lathes a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate strong decision-making skills, initiative and assertiveness, the ability toplan.
• Must be able to operate jib cranes safely.