CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

About Us A family-owned company in Sugar Land, Texas, Welker designs and manufactures innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry and beyond. With 65+ years of industry experience, ERP system, 3D CAD software, and on-site manual and computer-aided machines, we are a one-stop-shop for industry-leading products, turnkey solutions, and worldwide service.

If you're looking to make a difference at a dynamic, forward-looking company, Welker might be the right fit for you.

Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated machinist with a strong desire to learn about our products. If you are delighted by precision work, even while learning new techniques and how to operate new machines, this is the position for you!

It’s a physical job - you may be on your feet for 90% to 95% of your workday. You will be expected to safely lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. A commitment to safety in a heavy machinery environment is required.

- Plan, set up, and carry out the operations needed to make quality machined products from raw stock

- Interpret machine drawings, routings, and BOMs to understand and meet precise design specifications

- Operate machine tools such as CNCs, milling machines with FANUC controls, surface grinders, drill press, precision measuring tools/gauges, and various hand tools

These are some of the more frequent tasks you could expect to perform during your workday, but you may be called upon to fulfill other duties as needed.

Key Skills

- Communication: You will interact with peers, team leads, and managers in a kind and professional manner, because communication is essential for a successful day

- Work Ethic: You are production-focused and have a highly developed sense of urgency and prioritization to help us meet our delivery timelines

- Commitment to Learning: You are committed to learning and acquiring the skills necessary to master your trade, including adapting to new machining techniques and advancing machine technology

The Welker team is a diverse and motivated group. These key skills keep our Manufacturing department running smoothly.

- Comfortable in a machine shop setting and with the physical requirements of the position

- Three or more years of machining or similar experience, including setup and operation of CNC machines to produce precision metal parts

- Know or be able to learn how to perform machine basic offsets and complete setups

- Ability to read and understand machine drawings and manufacturing instructions

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Does this sound like you? Submit your application, and let’s talk!

This is a full-time, 2nd shift position. Overtime is available as needed. Starting salary is within the posted range and is determined by experience, education, and potential. Welker cares for our employees, so we offer competitive benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement.