CNC Machinist – Manual Lathe & Mill (Job Shop Environment)

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Schedule: Full-Time | 8-Hour Shift | Overtime Available

TrendHR is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist with manual machining experience on behalf of our client, a precision machining operation serving industries such as aerospace, industrial manufacturing, energy, and specialized equipment. Experienced machinist who enjoy precision craftsmanship, varied projects, and a true machining environment rather than repetitive production work are encouraged to APPLY TODAY!

This position is ideal for machinists who enjoy project-based work, tight tolerances, and a variety of machining challenges rather than repetitive production machining. Machinists in this shop regularly work with both CNC and manual equipment to produce precision components for custom customer orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machining centers and CNC lathes

• Operate manual lathes, mills, and other shop equipment

• Read and interpret blueprints, machining drawings, and job specifications

• Machine precision metal components to tight tolerances (often ±.0005")

• Perform machine setups, tooling adjustments, and program offsets

• Inspect parts using precision measuring tools

• Work with materials such as steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and specialty alloys

• Maintain organized work areas and follow shop safety procedures

• Collaborate with shop leadership to ensure customer and purchase order deadlines are met

Machines & Equipment

Machinists in this role will work with a variety of equipment commonly found in precision machining job shops, including:

CNC Equipment

• CNC machining centers

• CNC turning centers / CNC lathes

• Multi-axis machining equipment

• CNC drill and tap machines

Manual Machining Equipment

• Engine lathes

• Bridgeport-style vertical mills

• Drill presses

• Toolroom equipment

Grinding & Finishing Equipment

• Surface grinders

• Tool grinders

• Deburring equipment

• Vibratory tumblers and polishing tools

• Parts cleaning systems

Inspection & Measurement Equipment

• Optical comparators

• Surface plates and height gauges

• Micrometers and calipers

• Precision inspection gauges and measurement tools

These machines are used to produce custom and precision components in a job-shop environment, requiring machinists to move between machines and setups depending on the project.

Work Environment

This is not a high-volume production shop.

Our client operates in a project-based machining environment, producing custom components for specific customer orders. Machinists must be comfortable managing multiple setups, custom parts, and varied machining work rather than running the same part continuously.

Successful machinists in this role take pride in their work, understand the importance of meeting client deadlines, and enjoy solving machining challenges.

This position is best suited for career machinists who take pride in their craft and are comfortable working independently to produce precision parts from print.

As many machinists say in environments like this:
“Your toolbox better have wheels.”

Schedule

• 8-hour shift Monday – Friday

• Overtime opportunities available

• Occasional half-day Saturdays when project timelines require

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machining equipment

• Ability to operate manual lathes and mills

• Strong ability to read blueprints and machining drawings

• Experience machining parts to tight tolerances

• Proficiency using precision measuring tools

• Ability to manage multiple setups and machining projects

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Applicants must be able to independently set up machines, read blueprints, and machine parts to tolerance. This is not a production load/unload operator role.

Preferred Experience

• Job shop or custom machining environment

• Aerospace, defense, or industrial machining

• Experience machining complex parts or specialty alloys

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Overtime opportunities available

• Long-term opportunity with an established precision machining operation