CNC Machinist (Machinist II) - CNC Mills, Lathes & Waterjet Job at General Plastics and Composites LP, Houston, TX

  • General Plastics and Composites LP
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

At a Glance

Company: General Plastics & Composites
Location: Houston, TX (6910 E Orem Dr, Houston, TX 77075)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: Competitive – based on experience
Shift: Day Shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Department: Flex Machining

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support continued production demand and engineering-driven work across GP&C’s advanced manufacturing operations.

As a CNC Machinist (Machinist II) , you’ll play a key role in producing precision, tight-tolerance components used in mission-critical applications. This position supports both production and prototype work and is ideal for a machinist who enjoys setup work, variety, and working with different materials.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

  • Set up and operate:
    • CNC mills
    • CNC lathes
    • Manual lathes
    • Waterjet machines
  • Machine production parts and engineering / prototype components
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and job routers
  • Load, edit, and adjust CNC programs as needed
  • Select tooling, offsets, and workholding
  • Perform in-process and first-article inspections
  • Support assembly operations with precision-machined components
  • Perform preventative maintenance per PM schedules
  • Inspect machines for wear, damage, and safety concerns
  • Train incoming CNC Operators and Setup Technicians
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
  • Follow all engineering instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures

This role offers a strong mix of hands-on machining, setup responsibility, and technical growth .

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Machines, Controls & Software

Machines:

  • CNC Mills
  • CNC Lathes
  • Manual Lathes
  • Waterjet Systems

Controls / Programming:

  • CNC program editing and basic program creation

Inspection Tools:

  • Micrometers (OD & ID)
  • Calipers
  • Bore gauges
  • Height & micro-height gauges
  • Optical comparator
  • Depth gauges
  • Protractors
  • Mold inspection tools

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What We’re Looking For

Required

  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience
  • Experience with CNC mills and CNC lathes
  • Strong understanding of setups, offsets, and tooling
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
  • Comfortable holding tight tolerances
  • Strong math skills and precision measurement ability
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills
  • High school diploma or GED

Preferred (Not Required)

  • CNC programming experience (editing and basic creation)
  • Experience with waterjet machining
  • Experience machining composite materials

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Materials You’ll Work With

  • Plastics
  • Fiberglass composites
  • Metals and alloys

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose General Plastics & Composites because:

  • Clean, organized, professional shop environment
  • Modern CNC machines and tooling
  • High-skill, non-repetitive machining work
  • Stable schedule and steady workload
  • Opportunities to grow into senior machining or programming roles
  • A team culture built on precision, safety, and accountability

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Long-term, stable opportunity

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Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC .

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Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift

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