What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist II - 2nd Shift position at Texas Hydraulics Inc?
Precision After Hours. Responsibility You Can Feel.
Second shift is where focus matters most. Fewer distractions. More responsibility. The work still has to be right — and the people who do it know that the results speak for themselves.
As a Machinist II – Second Shift, you’ll set up and operate conventional, special-purpose, and NC machines to produce quality parts that meet print and hold tolerance. You’ll be trusted to run jobs correctly, catch issues early, and keep production moving with confidence.
If you like working with autonomy, pride, and ownership — this shift fits.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be relied on to keep machines, parts, and quality on track.
Set up and operate machines using blueprints, drawings, specifications, and sample parts
Interpret dimensions, tolerances, and machining sequences accurately
Measure, mark, and prepare materials for machining
Select and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials
Calculate and adjust speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and depth of cut
Load, retrieve, and make edits to CNC programs as needed
Monitor machines during operation and intervene before issues turn into scrap
Adjust offsets and tooling to maintain tolerance and part quality
Inspect finished parts to verify print and quality requirements
Run and evaluate trial parts to confirm setup and program accuracy
Troubleshoot machining and program issues directly at the machine
Verify and adjust common G and M codes
Operate higher-complexity machines with confidence and care
Communicate effectively with engineers, programmers, and teammates across shifts
Support continuous improvement efforts, including Lean practices, PMs, 5S, and Kaizen
Understand how second-shift performance impacts overall production goals
Work safely, ethically, and with respect for workmanship standards
Perform other duties as needed to support the team
What You Bring
You’re experienced, dependable, and steady.
High School diploma or GED with at least two years of machining experience, or equivalent hands-on background
Demonstrated readiness to operate at the Machinist II level
Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and CNC operations
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions on the floor
Solid math skills, including fractions, decimals, and standard units of measure
Commitment to safety, quality, and doing the job right — even when no one’s watching
Work Environment
This is hands-on manufacturing work.
Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise
Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and non-weather-related heat
Risk of electrical shock in certain areas
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Physical Requirements
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Stand, walk, and move throughout the shift
Use hands for tools, materials, and machine controls
Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Ability to communicate and hear clearly in a manufacturing environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Texas Hydraulics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.