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Overview

Datwyler is a high-tech company that produces critical elastomer components for various global markets, including healthcare and mobility. The Machinist A role involves programming and operating CNC machinery to manufacture precision components, while providing technical leadership and support to team members.

Responsibilities

  • Program, set up, operate, and optimize CNC lathes, mills, and related machining equipment.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions to determine machining requirements and setup methods.
  • Develop and modify CNC programs to support production, quality, and efficiency objectives.
  • Perform complex machine setups, tooling selections, fixture installations, and process prove-outs.
  • Troubleshoot machining, programming, tooling, and dimensional issues to maintain production performance.
  • Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and equipment utilization.
  • Support new product introductions and manufacturing process development.
  • Train, mentor, and provide technical support to Machinist B and Machinist C employees.
  • Maintain accurate production, quality, and maintenance records.
  • Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Technical degree, trade school certification, apprenticeship completion, or equivalent machining training preferred.
  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience required.
  • Demonstrated experience programming CNC lathes and mills.
  • Extensive experience performing complex machine setups independently.
  • Experience proving out new jobs and developing machining processes.
  • Experience with Haas, Mazak, or similar CNC controls preferred.
  • Experience developing CNC programs from engineering drawings and customer specifications.
  • Extensive experience performing complex machine setups, process prove-outs, tooling selection, fixture installation, and production launch activities.

Additional Information

  • Working out of Montgomery, TX until moving to a new facility in Spring 2027.
  • Consistent travel to Montgomery, TX and Gray, Louisiana for training until the move.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 455 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 Spring, TX

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