Job description
CNC Lathe Machinist
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a CNC Lathe Machinist for our company based in North Houston, TX…In this position your primary responsibility is to set up, operate, and maintain CNC lathe machines to produce precision holes and cylindrical components.
This role demands expertise in machining techniques like drilling, boring, and turning to meet tight tolerances and ensure high-quality finishes.
Pay Rate
$20-$30 (depending on experience upon interview)
Schedule and Hours
Monday to Friday 06:00am to 2:30pm (OT as needed, mandatory)
Hours are subject to change and may vary depending on weekly workload.
CNC Lathe Machinist Duties and Responsibilities
• Set up CNC lathes using engineering blueprints and specifications.
• Program and edit G-code or conversational code (e.g., Mazatrol, Fanuc).
• Perform hole machining using:
• Drilling for fast, initial cuts.
• Boring for precision and surface finish.
• Turning for small-diameter holes with tight tolerances.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Maintain machine cleanliness and perform routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust tooling as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to a clean, organized work environment.
CNC Lathe Machinist Qualifications and Requirements
• 3–5 or more years of CNC lathe experience, preferably with hole machining expertise.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Familiarity with tooling setups and CNC controls (Fanuc, Mazak, Okuma).
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and maneuver parts and stand for extended periods.
Job Type
Full-time, Temp to Permanent
Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance
• 5 paid Vacation Days after 1 year of continuous service (paid as a service bonus)
• 6 paid Holidays after 1500 continuous hours of service within a calendar year
Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsHoustonNorth@apstemps.com, or call us at 832.585.5906 to learn more.
You can also apply in person at our office located at
Automation Personnel Services Houston North Branch
2129 FM 2920
Suite 200
Spring, TX 77388
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus.
Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing.
Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award from 2019-2024, and the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award from 2016-2024.
Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association and was named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For 2022 by CIO Views Magazine.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
APSHoustonNorth
Required Skill Profession
Metal Workers And Plastic Workers