Precision Machining Operations Technician
Job in
Katy, Harris County, Texas, 77494, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Listing for:
Katy Spring & MFG, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, CNC Machinist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role — Katy, TX
Join 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.
- 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.
- Troubleshooting and mechanical problem‑solving
- Production machine setup
- Effective communication
- Shop math and measurement
- General manufacturing environment experience
- Optical comparator
- Manual grinder
- Manual lathe
- Punch press
- CNC grinder
- Stamping press
- CNC wire bending machine
- ERP software
- CNC lathe (5+ axis)
- Calipers and micrometers
- OD/ machine
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