Precision Machining Operations Technician

About the role — Katy, TXJoin our manufacturing team as a Precision Machining Operations Technician on 2nd shift. You’ll be the go-to person ensuring machines are set up correctly, running at peak efficiency, and producing parts that meet tight tolerances. If troubleshooting and fine-tuning equipment is your strength, this role puts those skills front and center.

A day in the life Prepare and run production by setting up CNC lathes, manual lathes, grinders, presses, and related equipment.

Dial in setups for new and repeat jobs to achieve optimal cycle times and superior part quality.

Quickly diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions to keep output on schedule and minimize downtime.

Apply shop math to determine dimensions, tolerances, and offsets required by the print.

Capture accurate production counts, downtime reasons, and machine performance data in our ERP software.

Keep your supervisor and teammates updated on status, needs, and any risks to schedule.

Verify parts using calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators to confirm all specifications are met.

Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area while following established safety procedures.

What you’ll bring

Hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally as a machine operator or machinist.

Proven mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and fixing machine issues.

Background in performing efficient machine setups for production runs.

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Strong command of shop math for measurement and calculation work.

Experience operating manual grinders, manual lathes, punch presses, and multi-axis CNC machines (5+ axis).Familiarity with /OD grinding and stamping press operations.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to follow instructions precisely.

Proficiencies Troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving

Production machine setup

Effective communication

Shop math and measurement

General manufacturing environment experience

Equipment and technologies you’ll use Optical comparator

Manual grinder

Manual lathe

Punch pressCNC grinder

Stamping pressCNC wire bending machineERP softwareCNC lathe (5+ axis)
Calipers and micrometers ID grinderOD/ machine
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