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Machine Operator

Quikserv
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026
CNC Machine Operator

The CNC Machine operator ensures that the machine is set up properly, functioning well, and producing quality products.  He or she runs the machine and adjusts it to control speed, material feed and the punching process.  The ideal candidate is safety minded, embraces change, is a problem solver, an innovative thinker, and is experienced in prioritizing production runs to ensure that parts are available to meet production demands. Machine operator can sort jobs by material and/or part numbers, sequence operations, and pull/stock material as required.

CORE VALUES:
  • Customer Focused (develop relationships, exceed expectations, treat customers like you would like to be treated)
  • Respect (employees, customers, suppliers, our brand) 
  • Teamwork (collaboration, open communication, be passionate and have fun) 
  • Results Driven (strong will to win; work to standard, not to time)
  • Kaizen (continuous improvement; embrace change; don't settle, share ideas)
WE OFFER:
  • Competitive pay
  • Great benefits package
  • Excellent growth opportunities
  • Great work/life balance. 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Work safely utilizing proper protective equipment and following all safety procedures. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Produce parts for assembly operations that require horizontal milled features.
  • Safely perform loading and unloading of material. Change tools and select required machine programs that ensure the quality and productivity.
  • Follow all manufacturing inventory control procedures and additional paperwork as required.
  • Learn other appropriate manufacturing job functions and serve as back up in other areas when required.
  • Assist with machine preventive maintenance using proper lock out/tag out procedures as required.
  • Meet or exceed productivity per company standards and document downtime and up-time data as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor when needed.
Qualifications:
  •  2-5 years’ experience on a CNC horizontal mill or similar machine in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Elumatec and/or Emmegi  is a plus. 
  • Basic understanding of G-Code CNC programming.
  • Experience in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement manufacturing environment is a plus.
  • Ability to accurately use and read tape measure, calipers and others as required.
  • Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
  • Attention to detail and when in doubt “Stop & Ask”.
  • Must pass background check as well as pre-employment physical and drug screen.
 

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