$30 - $33 per hour
MACHINIST - 2ND SHIFT WE ARE GROWING AGAIN! SEEKING MANUAL MACHINISTS AND CNC MACHINISTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Location: Houston, Westplain Campus Work Environment: Monday – Friday onsite - 2nd shift Rate of Pay: $30-$33/hou…
Skilled Trades · Houston, TX
Machinist jobs in Houston, TX
Machinists set up and run manual and CNC machines, turning prints and CAD models into precision metal parts held to tolerances of a thousandth of an inch.
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$18–$40/hr
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$55k
Median, full-time
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Manual and CNC Lathe Machinist Location: Houston, TX Department: Manufacturing / Production Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role Lunar Resources, Inc. is seeking a Manual and CNC Machinist to support hands-on manufa…
$15.5 per hour
We are seeking an Experienced Industrial Sewing Operator to join our overnight team for a major production project. This position requires a seasoned sewing professional who can hit the ground running, assembling pre-cut…
JOB DESCRIPTION As a CNC Machinist, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process. Your primary responsibility will be to set up, operate, and monitor CNC machines to produce parts according to provided drawi…
$25 - $28 per hour
Machinist JOB-10047604 Anticipated Start Date September 28, 2026 Location Houston, TX Type of Employment Contract Hire Employer Info Our client is a global leader in energy technology, providing cutting-edge solutions ac…
a repair shop; we're a team of problem-solvers dedicated to keeping operations running. THE ROLE We're looking for a Manual Machinist to operate conventional machines and handle semi-complex jobs, working from blueprints…
$38 per hour
TRAVEL LATHE MACHINIST - $160 per diem Must work in Grantsburg, WI - must be able to travel and stay in WI for work. Job Description As a Lathe Machinist, you will operate a variety of CNC lathes, ensuring the production…
From Aisle to Algorithm and for All Life’s Moments, at David’s Bridal, we empower our customers and our employees to stay true to their dreams and find the one, whether that means the event or the wedding dress that matc…
strategies, fixturing, and tooling. Program multi-axis (3–5 axis) mills and/or lathes and prove out programs at the machine with machinists. Create setup sheets, tool lists, and process documentation. Reduce cycle times…
Southwest Houston Area, TX 77085 Compensation: $21.00 - $28.00 (commensurate with experience) Position Summary The CNC Machinist will use computer numeric controlled (CNC) machinery safely and accurately to perform a var…
Rotor Shop Machinist Are you passionate about precision machining and working with complex rotating equipment? Do you enjoy hands‑on work in a rotor and machine shop environment while supporting high‑quality repairs and…
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What machinists earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $18–$24 | $37k–$49k |
| Journeyman | $23–$30 | $47k–$63k |
| Master / Lead | $28–$40 | $59k–$83k |
Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
CNC setup and operationG-code and CAM softwareBlueprint and GD&T readingMicrometers and calipersManual lathe and mill workTooling and speeds/feedsQuality inspectionShop math and trigonometry
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through setting up a CNC mill for a new part.
Cover reviewing the print, workholding, tool setup and offsets, proving the program, and first-article inspection. Sequence and care are what they listen for.
How comfortable are you reading GD&T on a print?
Be honest about your level and give an example, like holding a true-position callout. If you are stronger on limit dimensions, say so.
A part starts drifting out of tolerance mid-run. What do you check?
Name the suspects in order: tool wear, thermal growth, workholding, and offsets. Show you adjust based on measurement, not guesswork.
What is your experience writing or editing G-code?
Distinguish between editing programs at the control and programming in CAM. Name the controls and software, such as Fanuc, Haas, or Mastercam.
What is the tightest tolerance you regularly hold, and on what material?
Give a real number with context. Holding a few tenths on stainless says more than any adjective.
How do you document your setups for repeat jobs?
Describe setup sheets, tool lists, and photos so the next run starts fast. Shops value machinists who make jobs repeatable.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For machinists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the tightest tolerances you hold routinely and the materials you cut.
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Name your controls and CAM software: Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Mastercam, or Fusion 360.
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Distinguish operator, setup, and programming experience; each pays differently.
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List NIMS credentials or a completed machinist apprenticeship if you have them.
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Mention inspection skills and equipment, from micrometers to CMM experience.
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Include industry context such as aerospace, medical, or job-shop work, since tolerance culture differs.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Machine Operator
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Machinist
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CNC Programmer
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Tool and Die Maker or Shop Lead
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