What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rotor Technician Weingarten Operator position at Connect Staffing?
Connect Staffing is hiring an experienced CNC Rotor Technician for an oil and gas downhole drilling motor components manufacturer in Houston, TX. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $22–$27/hr depending on experience. In this role, you will set up and operate Weingärtner CNC rotor milling equipment to machine precise helical and contoured rotor profiles to tolerances of ±0.003 inch per side, then inspect finished rotors using a CMM and contour-measurement software. This is a specialized machining role working with high-strength materials like 17-4 PH stainless steel on components used directly in oil and gas drilling operations.
Pay: $22–$27/hr
Schedule: Monday to Friday 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM
Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Primary workplace language(s): English
Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant / Factory
Responsibilities
- Load, position, secure, and align rotor workpieces in the Weingärtner CNC milling machine and run machining cycles for helical and contoured rotor profiles.
- Set up and operate Weingärtner CNC rotor milling equipment to machine precise helical and contoured rotor profiles.
- Load, position, secure, and properly align rotor workpieces in the CNC machine.
- Set machine parameters, tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds according to production requirements.
- Monitor machining operations and adjust as needed to maintain tight tolerances and quality standards.
- Machine rotor components to tolerances as tight as ±0.003 inch per side.
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
- Operate or assist with CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspection and contour-measurement software.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
Minimum Requirements
- 2 years of CNC machine operation experience operating Weingärtner CNC milling equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating large-format or specialty CNC milling equipment such as Weingärtner, Boehringer, or similar.
- Background machining oil and gas components, downhole tools, rotors, shafts, or other large precision-machined parts.
- Experience with CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) operation or contour-measurement inspection software.
- Familiarity with corrosion-resistant or high-strength materials such as 17-4 PH stainless steel.
- Experience with chrome- or tungsten-carbide-coated components or finishing processes.
- Experience machining to tight tolerances on multi-axis CNC mills or complex CNC milling equipment.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) specifications.
- You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: CNC Machinist, CNC Mill Operator, CNC Rotor Technician, Precision Machinist, Multi-Axis CNC Operator, CNC Setup Operator, Downhole Tool Machinist, Oil Field Component Machinist, CNC Milling Technician, Heavy-Part CNC Operator.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Steel-toed boots required (employee-provided).
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Must pass a background check.
- Must be authorized to work in the US (E-Verify).
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Direct deposit / Paycard.
- Health and dental benefits available.
- Earn referral bonuses.
After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.
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