CNC Machinist

Cogent Talent Solutions
Corpus Christi, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to hands-on, detail-oriented CNC Machinists with 2+ years of experience in oil and gas machine shops, working in a dynamic environment with a focus on precision and adaptability.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years of CNC Mill or Lathe experience and a background in oil and gas manufacturing
    — “Minimum of 2 years experience operating a CNC Mill or Lathe”
  • Professionals with intermediate skills in precision measuring tools and a strong attention to quality control
    — “Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a physical presence in Corpus Christi, TX, as it involves hands-on machine operation and inspection.
    — “Reports all out of tolerances or machine malfunction to supervisor”
  • Candidates must be fluent in English, as communication is integral to following instructions and reporting issues.
    — “Communicate in English (both written and oral)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific experience with Okuma or HAAS machines in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Experience with Okuma or HAAS brand machines preferred”
  • Emphasize your ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in dynamic environments.
    — “Adapt smoothly to a dynamic environment with changing demands and priorities”
  • Showcase your proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
    — “Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Producing quality parts
  • Adapting to changing demands
Typical background
CNC machining experienceManufacturing experience

Skills & requirements

Required

CNC MachiningQuality ControlPrecision MeasuringMachine SetupTolerance Control

Preferred

HAAS Machine OperationOkuma Machine Operation

Stack & domain

CNC MillCNC LatheOkumaHAAS

About the role

Original posting from Cogent Talent Solutions via Lever

Position Summary

We are seeking a Machinist for an oil and gas machine shop to set up, operate, deburr, and inspect manufacturing equipment to produce quality parts conforming to exact specifications. In this role, you will interpret engineering drawings and manuals to determine dimensions, tolerances, and the correct sequence of operations while working under the direction of supervisors and experienced machinists. You will also monitor production quality, report any machine malfunctions or out-of-tolerance parts, and adapt smoothly to a dynamic environment with changing demands and priorities. 

Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced machinist, responsible for quality parts produced on all manufacturing equipment. Reports all out of tolerances or machine malfunction to supervisor
  • Responsible for set-up, operation, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements. 
  • Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
  • Be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience operating a CNC Mill or Lathe
  • Experience with Okuma or HAAS brand machines preferred
  • Communicate in English (both written and oral)
  • Be able to follow written and oral instructions
  • Must possess basic math skills
  • Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments: calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales
  • Intermediate knowledge of reading drawings

Source: Cogent Talent Solutions careers (Lever)

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