Job Description

Overview

At Everllence, we pioneer sustainable engineering for a decarbonized future, providing innovative solutions across marine, energy, and industrial sectors. The 1st Class Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments, ensuring high-quality results through advanced knowledge of mechanics and machining processes.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
  • Machine parts to exact specifications and monitor feed and speed during the machining process.
  • Set up, position, and secure workpieces, cutting tools, and attachments in machines.
  • Repair, install, adjust, and maintain industrial production and processing machinery.
  • Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure they meet specifications.
  • Set controls to regulate the machining process, ensuring safe operations.
  • Safely lift, position, and secure metal stock and workpieces manually or using hoists.
  • Perform other related tasks as assigned to contribute to the overall efficiency of the machine shop.

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in a Mechanical field preferred but not required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent with 4-6 years of relevant experience and/or training.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in using precision measuring tools and understanding materials.
  • Experience in disassembling and reassembling complex assemblies as a project lead.
  • Understanding of equipment operational requirements and experience in crane, rigging, and heavy lift procedures.
  • Proficiency in setting up, programming, and running conversational CNC machinery.
  • Experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
  • Familiarity with portable machine tools such as mag base drills and boring bars.
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 77 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 329 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 193 different employers. 145 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,339 other active welding openings from 720 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (27), Zachry Group (22), and Austin Industries (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Workshop - 1st Class Machinist figures were last recalculated when this page was built.