- Houston, Texas, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Lead
The Lead Lathe Machinist provides advanced technical leadership in precision CNC turning operations, independently performing complex setups, program prove-outs, troubleshooting, and precision machining of metal components, including parts produced to applicable aerospace and other high-precision customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC turning centers, including multi-tasking lathes with live tooling and C-axis capabilities
- Execute sub-spindle operations, including part transfers, synchronization, and complete machining in a single setup
- Set up, program, adjust, and troubleshoot CNC bar feeders and prove out new CNC programs
- Select and apply turning, boring, grooving, threading, and live tooling strategies, with appropriate speeds, feeds, and chip control
- Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements, machine tight-tolerance parts, and verify dimensions using precision inspection equipment
Requirements
- Relevant CNC machining training and demonstrated experience
- Nice to have: ISO 9001
- Nice to have: AS9100