What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Metal Polishing Operator - Night shift position at Connect Staffing?
Connect Staffing is hiring a Rotor Technician Weingarthen Operator for a night shift position at an oil & gas / heavy manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. In this role, you will set up and operate CNC lathes and milling centers to machine high-tolerance rotor assemblies used in drilling motor power sections, working to exact blueprint and GD&T specifications. This is a long-term placement with daily overtime available.
Pay: $22–$27/hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM–5:30 AM (night shift) — daily overtime
Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Workplace Language: English
Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant / Factory
Overtime: Daily
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC lathes and milling centers, including multi-axis turning and milling machines, to machine rotor components to exact dimensional tolerances for oil-and-gas drilling motor power sections.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and work orders to plan machining sequences and determine tooling, speed, and feed settings
- Load raw material and fixtures, set part offsets, prove out programs on the machine, and make basic G-code adjustments as needed
- Operate and maintain Weingärtner CNC machining centers for high-precision rotor and stator components
- Monitor machines for performance issues, detect malfunctions, and adjust parameters to maintain part quality
- Conduct in-process dimensional inspections using digital micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, and indicators
- Perform basic machine maintenance and housekeeping to maintain machine condition and safety compliance
- Track work orders and routing using ERP or manufacturing software
- Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and maintain continuous improvement initiatives
Minimum Requirements
- 2 years of CNC machining experience operating: CNC lathes, CNC milling centers, Multi-axis CNC milling and turning centers, Experience with Weingärtner CNC machines is highly preferred
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, gauge blocks, and indicators
- Ability to set up tooling and fixtures and navigate CNC controls, including basic program edits
- Experience machining rotating equipment components rotors, shafts, or turbine parts in an oil & gas or heavy manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with multi-axis CNC milling centers and turning centers
- Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts in a manufacturing setting
- NIMS CNC Machining certification
- Forklift certification
- Technical certificate or vocational training in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field
- Experience using ERP or manufacturing software for work order tracking and routing
- Preferred prior job titles: CNC Machinist, CNC Lathe Operator, CNC Mill Operator, Turning Center Operator, Rotor Technician, Precision Machinist, CNC Setup Operator, Production Machinist, Machine Operator, Manufacturing Technician
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screen required
- Background check required
- E-Verify / work authorization required
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Health and dental benefits available
- Earn referral bonuses
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