Aerospace Lathe Houston TX 77035

Aerospace Lathe Houston TX

Take your machining career to the next level as an Aerospace Lathe Houston TX working on precision turbomachinery components. Work a consistent day shift while developing advanced CNC lathe and long shaft machining skills. Join a team-focused environment with a temp-to-hire opportunity and competitive pay based on experience.

Aerospace Lathe Houston TX Job Duties:

• Setting up and operating CNC lathes for machining center studs, tie rods, and precision hardware components
• Machining long shafts up to 10 feet in length while maintaining tight tolerances and dimensional accuracy
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T callouts for precision parts
• Programming at the machine control or editing existing programs for turning, grooving, chamfering, and finishing operations
• Setting up workholding including chucks, collets, steady rests, tailstocks, and follow rests for long part stability
• Selecting and installing cutting tools, inserts, and holders for alloy steels and superalloy materials
• Adjusting feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to optimize cycle times and surface finishes
• Performing first article and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators
• Controlling OD size, taper, concentricity, and runout to meet turbomachinery specifications
• Troubleshooting machining issues including chatter, tool wear, poor surface finish, and dimensional drift

Aerospace Lathe Houston TX Requirements:

• Experience operating CNC lathes in a precision machining or manufacturing environment
• Ability to machine long shafts or extended-length components with tight tolerances
• Strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T and tolerance interpretation
• Experience programming or editing CNC programs at the machine control
• Knowledge of workholding setups for long parts including steady rests and tailstocks
• Experience working with alloy steels and high-strength superalloys such as Inconel
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools including micrometers and dial indicators
• Understanding of machining processes to maintain surface finish and dimensional accuracy
• Steel-toe shoes required for safety compliance
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• No felonies in the last 3 years, no violent felonies ever

Location: Houston, TX 77035 Pay: $24.00+ DOE Shift: Day Shift, 6:00 AM 2:30 PM