$69k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Harris County $48k - $76k Per Year CNC Lathe Machinist / Programmer

META-TECH INDUSTRIES INC

Occupation:

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

Location:

HOUSTON, TX - 77080-7406

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Rotating Shift

Posted:

10/23/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

10/26/2026

Expires:

11/22/2026

Job #: 17086948

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

60 Month(s) DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Rotating Shift Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for . We are looking for individuals that love manufacturing.

Positive attitude and wanting to be part of a team are a big plus.

Pay is dependent on experience

Meta Tech Industries is a Precision Machine Shop.

We machine complex parts out of exotic materials that have tight tolerances for use throughout the oilfield, space, and defense industries.

Meta Tech is expanding and we are looking for CNC Lathe Machinist's that are comfortable and familiar with Okuma machines for setup, and machining complex precision parts.

Candidate must be capable of operating independently. This means being able to do your own edit's and do your own setups.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Responsible for quality parts produced on

OKUMA CNC

Lathe machines (Live Tooling or Milling skillset is a plus).

Responsible for operating independently to produce conforming parts.

Must be able to be given a print/model, and be able to set up, and run parts without help.

Detect equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust the machine accordingly.

Communicate with supervisor, production, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.

Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.

May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Key Skills And Competencies

Minimum of 5 years experience operating CNC Lathe machines

Knowledge of Okuma OSP controls.

Knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments.

Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and scales.

Knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an intermediate understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensions.

Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used on various machines.

Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.

Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for the purpose calculating material fabrication Background requirement: Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check. (Due to the nature of the employer's business, company policy requires that candidates with criminal backgrounds will not be considered for employment. AI Assist - Translate