Job Title: Technician III
Location: Houston, TX | 40 Hours Per Week
Job Type: 6 months | On Going Contract | W2
Schedule: On-site | 2pm-11pm | Monday-Friday
Pay Range: $35.00 per hour
Position Summary
The Technician III is a highly skilled machining professional responsible for independently setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC and manual machining equipment in a precision manufacturing environment. This role requires advanced technical expertise in CNC turning and milling operations, blueprint interpretation, GD&T, quality inspection, and process improvement. The Technician III serves as a subject matter expert on machining practices and helps drive productivity, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while working with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
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Independently set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC turning and milling machines.
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Operate manual machining equipment to support production requirements.
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Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
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Verify product quality using precision measuring instruments and inspection techniques.
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Ensure compliance with dimensional tolerances, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications.
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Select, install, and optimize tooling to maximize efficiency, productivity, and part quality.
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Diagnose and resolve machining, tooling, setup, and quality issues.
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Perform basic CNC program edits and machine adjustments as needed.
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Produce complex precision components while maintaining high quality standards.
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Support high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations and changing production priorities.
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Collaborate with engineers, programmers, supervisors, and quality personnel to improve manufacturing processes.
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Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Maintain accurate production, inspection, and quality documentation.
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Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED.
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Minimum 5 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Demonstrated experience operating CNC turning and milling machines.
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Proven ability to independently set up CNC machines with minimal supervision.
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Experience operating manual machining equipment.
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Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
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Thorough understanding of:
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Dimensional tolerances
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
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Manufacturing drawings and specifications
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Proficiency using precision measuring equipment, including:
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Micrometers
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Calipers
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Dial Indicators
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Bore Gauges
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Height Gauges
Preferred Qualifications
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Multi-machine setup and operation experience.
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Experience machining complex precision components.
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Knowledge of tooling selection, optimization, and cutting parameters.
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Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
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Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
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Basic CNC programming and program editing experience.
Benefits: 40 hours paid time off, medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan
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