1 Resource Group is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Manual Machinist to join our esteemed manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be entrusted with the operation of manual machine tools to produce…
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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$55k
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$160 per diem project located in Grantsburg, Wisconsin!! Job Title: Lathe Machinist Job Description As a Lathe Machinist, you will operate a variety of CNC lathes, ensuring the production of precision parts in accordance…
Operator Machinist Location: Houston, TX Department: Manufacturing / Production Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role Lunar Resources, Inc. is seeking an Operator Machinist to support hands-on manufacturing and produ…
$30 - $34 per hour
MILLING MACHINIST - 2ND SHIFT SEEKING A MACHINIST WITH EXPERIENCE RUNNING A HEIDENHAIN MILLING CENTER! Rate of Pay: $30-$34/hour depending on experience, plus quarterly bonus based on company goals Work Schedule/Hours: 2…
$30 - $34 per hour
Celeros Flow Technology, LLC MILLING MACHINIST - 2ND SHIFT SEEKING A MACHINIST WITH EXPERIENCE RUNNING A HEIDENHAIN MILLING CENTER! Rate of Pay: $30-$34/hour depending on experience, plus quarterly bonus based on company…
information is available at Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn, and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy. Summary: Provide manual machinist support of power generation equipment in the Central Repair Shop. Provide mechani…
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB REQUIREMENTS • Verifies proper quality documents and other paperwork is present prior to start of work • Completes Dimensional reports and machine logs for all items machined • Operates a forklift and…
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…
Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world. NOV Pressure Control Group is currently recruiting for a CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift with Mazak experienceto join our team at 12950 West Little York Road…
$20 per hour
CNC Machinist (Temp-to-Hire) Location: Houston, TX 77082 (Energy Corridor) Shift: Day and Night Shift Available Pay: Starting at $20/ hour DOE Job Description Reads blueprint or job order for product and job specificatio…
We're looking for a highly skilled CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist to join our team for the first shift. The ideal candidate will have a background in both oil and gas and aerospace manufacturing. In this role, you'll be respon…
Rotor Shop Machinist Do you enjoy working with cutting-edge energy equipment machinery? Would you like the opportunity to further develop your career with a global energy technology company? Join our Machinist Team! At B…
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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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