What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist II position at Texas Hydraulics Inc?
Built Right. Cut Clean. Done With Pride.
This job is for machinists who care about the work and the results. As a Machinist II, you’ll set up and run a range of conventional, special-purpose, and NC machines to produce quality parts that meet print and hold tolerance. You’ll use your hands, your head, and your experience to keep machines running right and parts coming off the way they should.
If you take pride in accuracy, craftsmanship, and leaving your name on a job done right, you’ll fit in here.
What You’ll Do
You’ll take ownership of your work from setup to finished part.
Read and work from blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to understand dimensions, tolerances, setups, and machining sequence
Measure, mark, and scribe materials and work pieces to guide machining
Set up machines by selecting and securing fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials
Calculate, set, and adjust speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut
Load, retrieve, and edit CNC programs as needed
Start machines and keep an eye on them, spotting problems before they turn into scrap
Make adjustments when parts are out of tolerance to keep quality on track
Inspect finished parts to make sure they meet print and quality requirements
Run trial parts to verify machine setup and program accuracy
Troubleshoot machining and program issues and make corrections at the machine
Verify and adjust common G and M codes to keep machines cutting the way they should
Run higher-complexity machines and tools with confidence and care
Work with engineers, programmers, and production teammates to solve machining or assembly issues
Take part in continuous improvement efforts, including Lean practices, machine PMs, 5S, and Kaizen events
Understand how your daily work ties into production goals and area boards
Know your tooling and machine limits and work within them
Hold yourself and others to high ethical and workmanship standards
Handle other duties as needed
What You Bring
You’ve paid your dues and know your way around the shop.
High School diploma or GED with at least two years of machining experience, or an equivalent mix of education and hands-on work
Proven mastery as a Machinist I, ready to operate at the Machinist II level
Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and CNC operation
Ability to follow safety rules, work instructions, and procedures without cutting corners
Solid math skills, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and standard units of measure
Work Environment
This is hands-on shop work.
Regular exposure to moving machinery, vibration, and loud noise
Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles
Occasional exposure to extreme heat (non-weather related)
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 around the shop throughout the shift
Use hands for handling tools, materials, and machine controls
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to communicate and hear clearly in a manufacturing environment