CNC/Manual Machinist

Job Title: CNC/Manual Machinist 

Location:  Houston, Texas 

Job Type: On Going Contract, W2 

Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week 

Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Onsite 

Pay Range: $25 per hour 

Job Description:  

We are seeking a skilled CNC / Manual Machinist to support the repair, refurbishment, and machining of critical gas turbine and rotating equipment components. This role is responsible for setting up, programming, operating, and troubleshooting a variety of CNC and manual machine tools while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience machining large-scale components, interpreting technical drawings, and working within tight tolerances in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting and maintaining a "Safe to Start" mindset. 

• Set up, align, machine, grind, and perform runout corrections on large rotors, turbine components, and complex parts to precise tolerances. 

• Program, operate, and troubleshoot CNC lathes, Vertical Turning Lathes (VTLs), milling machines, and manual machine tools. 

• Read and interpret OEM drawings, repair engineering instructions (REIs), work instructions, blueprints, and digital routers. 

• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality compliance. 

• Calculate and adjust machining parameters, including speeds, feeds, coolant flow, depth of cut, and tooling offsets. 

• Monitor machining operations, identify out-of-tolerance conditions, and make necessary machine adjustments to maintain quality standards. 

• Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials for machining operations. 

• Conduct inspections and verify finished parts meet engineering specifications and customer requirements. 

• Support both Rotor Shop and Machine Shop operations based on production and customer demands. 

Required Qualifications 

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. 

• Minimum of 3 years of machining experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Strong experience operating both CNC and manual machine tools. 

• Proficiency in machining operations including:  

• CNC Mills 

• CNC Lathes 

• Manual Mills 

• Manual Lathes 

• Vertical Turning Lathes (VTLs) 

• Grinding and Burnishing Processes 

• Ability to perform precision machining on large rotating equipment and complex components. 

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. 

• Working knowledge of algebra, geometry, and machining calculations. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting the repair and refurbishment of:  

• Steam Turbine Rotors 

• Gas Turbine Rotors 

• Gas Turbine Cases and Components 

• Aero-Derivative Components 

• Value Rack Repairs 

• Experience machining and repairing gas turbine components, including:  

• HSPT 

• GE10 

• Frame 3 (FR3) 

• Frame 5 (FR5) 

• Frame 6 (FR6) 

• Frame 7 (F7) 

• Previous experience in turbine repair, power generation, aerospace, heavy industrial, or rotating equipment environments. 

What We're Looking For 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision workmanship. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. 

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot machining and quality issues. 

• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist looking to work on highly engineered turbine and rotating equipment components in a technically challenging environment. 

Benefits: 40 hours paid time off, medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan 

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