At a Glance
Company: Gretna Machine Shop
Location: Houston, TX (Northwest)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $30 - $38/hr (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift (Quality Team)
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Mid to Senior (3+ years CMM programming)
Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required
Why This Role Exists
This role exists to support growing aerospace and high-spec manufacturing work at Gretna Machine Shop, where quality is critical.
As Gretna continues expanding across aerospace and energy sectors, this position ensures precision components meet tight tolerances, customer specs, and AS9100 standards.
If you take pride in inspection, problem-solving, and working on critical parts - this is a high-impact role inside a quality-driven shop.
The Work You'll Be Doing
Program, validate, and run CMM inspection programs (PC-DMIS or similar) Perform AS9102 First Article Inspections, in-process, and final inspections Interpret complex aerospace drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) Generate inspection reports and FAIR documentation Analyze data, identify nonconformances, and support RCCA Collaborate with machining, engineering, and quality teams Support audits (internal, customer, regulatory) Assist with new product introduction (NPI) inspection methods Mentor junior inspectors as needed
Inspection Equipment & Environment
Hexagon CMM systems (climate-controlled inspection room) Gagemaker MIC Trac MT-3000 Mitutoyo profile projector Optical comparators (digital readout) Hardness testerShop Environment:
Clean, organized inspection lab 50,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned facility Strong focus on calibration, process control, and quality systems
What You'll Be Inspecting
Parts: Aerospace + energy components (complex machined parts & assemblies) Tolerances: Tight-tolerance, high-spec work Materials: Aluminum, stainless, titanium, Inconel, nickel alloys, alloy steels
What We're Looking ForRequired
3+ years CMM programming experience Strong GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5) Experience with AS9102 FAIs Proficiency with PC-DMIS or similar Strong inspection + metrology fundamentalsPreferred
Aerospace or flight-critical part experience SPC / MSA knowledge OEM exposure (Boeing, Airbus, etc.) NADCAP environment experience Multi-axis or scanning CMM experience
Why Machinists & Inspectors Like Working Here
Work on real aerospace and energy parts Strong AS9100 / ISO quality culture Clean, air-conditioned shop Modern inspection equipment Long-tenured, experienced team Opportunity to grow into senior quality or leadership roles
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Company: Gretna Machine Shop Location: Houston, TX (Northwest) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $26 - $38/hr (based on experience & machine type) Shift: 1st Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm 2nd Shift: 6:00pm - 6:00am (+$1/hr) Overtime: Yes (currently running extended hours + Saturdays for 1st shift) Experience Level: Mid (2-5+ years) Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required
Why This Role Exists
This role exists due to increased customer demand and shop growth, with Gretna actively building out a second shift to support workload beyond current capacity.
At Gretna Machine Shop, this position plays a key role in producing high-quality, small-batch components, with a strong focus on craftsmanship, flexibility, and machining expertise.
The Work You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
Set up and operate CNC 5-axis mills or live tooling lathes Make program edits and adjustments at the machine Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T Select tooling, set offsets, and verify setups Run low-volume, high-mix jobs (not high production) Perform in-process inspection and maintain quality standards Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize performance Contribute to a growing team and support second shift development
Machines, Controls & Software
You'll work with equipment such as:
5-Axis Mills:
Haas (Haas Control) Okuma (OSP Control)Lathes (Live Tooling):
Doosan Puma (3100 LY, GT 3100M, 3100 LSY, 5100 LY)Other Equipment:
Doosan / DN Solutions machines Controls: Fanuc, Haas, Okuma OSP
Materials You'll Work With
Steel Aluminum Various production materials depending on job mix
What We're Looking ForRequired:
2+ years CNC machining experience Setup experience on mills or lathes Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T Experience making program edits at the machine Strong work ethic and reliabilityPreferred (Not Required):
5-axis machining experience Live tooling lathe experience Programming experience (growth potential into leadership roles) Interest in growing into a lead role (especially on 2nd shift)
Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Gretna Machine Shop because:
Strong shop culture focused on growth and internal promotion Long-tenured team (some machinists with 20-30+ years) Investment in new machines and equipment Opportunity to step into leadership roles on 2nd shift Smaller batch work - more variety, less repetitive production Team values craftsmanship, attitude, and continuous improvement
Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range:
5-Axis Machinist: $28 - $38/hr Live Tooling Lathe Machinist: $26 - $38/hrPay Notes:
+$1/hr shift differential for nights Pay based heavily on experience (GD&T + setup = higher end)Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision (available after 90 days) PTO: 1 week in Year 1 (accrued Day 1, usable after 6 months) 3 personal days after 6 months 2 weeks PTO after 2 years 7 paid holidays (after 3 months) AFLAC supplemental coverage availableSchedule:
1st Shift: 6am - 6pm 2nd Shift: 6pm - 6am Overtime: Yes Saturdays: 1st Shift: Half day (6am-12pm) 2nd Shift: No Saturdays
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