About Us

A family-owned company in Sugar Land, Texas, Welker designs and manufactures innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry and beyond. With 65 years of industry experience, ERP system, 3D CAD software, and on-site manual and computer-aided machines, we are a one-stop-shop for industry-leading products, turnkey solutions, and worldwide service.
If you're looking to make a difference at a dynamic, forward-looking company, Welker might be the right fit for you.

About Our CNC Mill Machinist

Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with strong multitasking skills and attention to detail. Accuracy and precision are essential to success in this role. If you have a talent for efficiency and are passionate about learning our products, this is the position for you!

Responsibilities

• Set up and run CNC Mill machines

• Plan and implement necessary operations to machine raw materials and meet precise specifications
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and other work equipment to ensure efficient operation and prevent damage
• Observe part security and monitor performance of machines; report any discrepancies or malfunctions to department leadership as they occur

These are some of the more frequent tasks you could expect to perform during your workday, but you may be called upon to fulfill other duties as needed.

Key Skills

• Communication: Interact with peers, team leads, and managers in a kind, positive, and professional manner, because good communication is essential for a successful day
• Technical Aptitude: Adept with interpreting machine drawings, routers, and BOMs
• Work Ethic: Production focused with a highly developed sense of urgency and prioritization; ability to handle multiple complex tasks within tight deadline parameters
• Attention to Detail: Make a conscious effort to focus on quality and safety; ensure specifications are met and use good judgment to determine workflow sequences

The Welker team is a diverse and motivated group. These key skills keep our Machine Shop running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Mill machines
• Knowledge of performing basic offsets and complete setups
• Comfortable with various materials including aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and nickel alloy
• Experience with automation, SolidWorks, and Esprit software is a plus
• High School diploma or equivalent; supplemented with technical courses in a related field preferred

Does this sound like you? Submit your application, and let's talk!

This is a full-time position, 2nd shift position. Starting salary is determined by experience, education, and potential. Welker cares for our employees, so we offer competitive benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement.