What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precision Machining Operations Technician position at Katy Spring Manufacturing?
About the role — Katy, TX
Join our manufacturing team as a Precision Machining Operations Technician on 2nd shift. You’ll be the go-to person ensuring machines are set up correctly, running at peak efficiency, and producing parts that meet tight tolerances. If troubleshooting and fine-tuning equipment is your strength, this role puts those skills front and center.
A day in the life
- Prepare and run production by setting up CNC lathes, manual lathes, grinders, presses, and related equipment.
- Dial in setups for new and repeat jobs to achieve optimal cycle times and superior part quality.
- Quickly diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions to keep output on schedule and minimize downtime.
- Apply shop math to determine dimensions, tolerances, and offsets required by the print.
- Capture accurate production counts, downtime reasons, and machine performance data in our ERP software.
- Keep your supervisor and teammates updated on status, needs, and any risks to schedule.
- Verify parts using calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators to confirm all specifications are met.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area while following established safety procedures.
What you’ll bring
- Hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally as a machine operator or machinist.
- Proven mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and fixing machine issues.
- Background in performing efficient machine setups for production runs.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong command of shop math for measurement and calculation work.
- Experience operating manual grinders, manual lathes, punch presses, and multi-axis CNC machines (5 axis).
- Familiarity with ID/OD grinding and stamping press operations.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to follow instructions precisely.
Proficiencies
- Troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving
- Production machine setup
- Effective communication
- Shop math and measurement
- General manufacturing environment experience
Equipment and technologies you’ll use
- Optical comparator
- Manual grinder
- Manual lathe
- Punch press
- CNC grinder
- Stamping press
- CNC wire bending machine
- ERP software
- CNC lathe (5 axis)
- Calipers and micrometers
- ID grinder
- OD/ID grinding machine
Salary : $19 - $24