Cnc machinist Jobs in Round Rock, TX

The Machinist will be tasked to safely and efficiently set up and operate a CNC Lathe. Machines include Okuma CNC Lathes, Mazak CNC Lathes. This role requires onsite presence for day shift work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a supervisor or experienced machinist, produce quality parts on CNC machines (including lathes and milling machines) in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Operate CNC machines, perform setup changes, and conduct first article inspections during production runs.
• Load parts using overhead lifting equipment; prove programs; operate machine controls; set offsets; perform simple program edits; deburr parts; and inspect finished parts to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Identify potential issues before production runs. Start and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and adjust machine controls or programs as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and precision measuring instruments to determine dimensions, tolerances, and tooling requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of tooling instructions, including fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and cutting tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV company policies, including Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Facility-Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize machining processes and improve efficiency.
• Identify and correctly utilize tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, and inserts.
• Read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments, including profilometers, dial indicators, depth gauges, OD/ID micrometers, and groove micrometers.
• Machine parts to tight tolerances, often within ±0.0005 inches.
• Follow dispatch reports to ensure jobs are completed in the correct sequence.
• Ensure machined products meet specifications before moving to the next operation.
• Produce high-quality parts that meet all required specifications.
• Maintain work area and equipment in good condition.
• Manage personal workflow to meet production requirements.
• Meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity standards.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience as a Lathe Machinist in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check
• Proficient in reading and basic math, and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints
• Strong understanding of machining principles and practices, including CNC programming and setup
• Ability to use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Can demonstrate good work ethic
• Ability to work well with the team
• Experience with multi-axis CNC lathes, preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices; prefered

Skills

• Familiarity with tooling and fixtures used in lathe operations
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Willingness to take initiative and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend, and reach.
• Regularly required to operate a computer and other office machinery using finger dexterity for typing and writing.
• Regularly required to communicate, converse with, and exchange information by means of the spoken and written word.
• Regularly required to perform light physical effort to lift or move lightweight materials up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly required to view a computer screen.

Behavioral Expectations

• Excellence
• Team Oriented
• Integrity
• Respectful
• Hardworking
• Dependable