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
Grinding & Finishing Equipment
Inspection & Measurement Equipment
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