Rosenberg, TX  —  Full-Time, Direct Hire

Location:  Rosenberg, TX — on-site

Employment Type:  Full-time, Direct Hire, Benefits Start Day 1

A well-established Oil & Gas Manufacturer in Rosenberg, TX is seeking a Machinist Lead — a working-lead role responsible for coordinating day-to-day operations in the machine shop and ensuring high-quality parts are produced to print specifications and on schedule. This position blends hands-on machining, technical troubleshooting, and team leadership. Reporting to the Production Supervisor and directly supervising a small team of CNC and Manual Machinists, the Machinist Lead mentors machinists at all levels and upholds the shop's safety and quality standards. 

•  Lead and coordinate daily machining activities to meet production goals and deadlines

•  Assign tasks and provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and guidance to machinists

•  Set up and operate manual and CNC machines to print specifications

•  Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and production documentation

•  Program or edit CNC (G-code) programs as needed for production runs

•  Verify part dimensions with precision measuring instruments and perform standard shop calculations for dimensions, tooling, and tolerances

•  Identify and troubleshoot production or quality issues to ensure part compliance

•  Enforce and model proper safety practices and PPE use, and deliver safety, induction, and tool/equipment training

•  Communicate across the team, other departments, and management while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment

•  Must have at least 7+ years of hands-on machining experience (CNC and manual) AND 2+ years’ experience leading or mentoring a team of machinists

•  Proficiency operating lathes, mills, and other shop machinery

•  Skilled reading blueprints and GD&T and using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)

•  Ability to edit and troubleshoot G-code CNC programs

•  Strong understanding of machining practices — materials, feeds, speeds, and tooling

•  Knowledge of shop safety regulations and best practices

•  Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, with the ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines

•  High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school or an accredited machinist training program preferred

•  Forklift certification a plus (or willingness to obtain); must provide or be willing to acquire standard personal machinist tools

Lofton Staffing  •   Equal Opportunity Employer

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