Rotor Technician Weingarten Operator

Connect Staffing is hiring an experienced CNC Rotor Technician for an oil and gas downhole drilling motor components manufacturer in Houston, TX. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $22–$27/hr depending on experience. In this role, you will set up and operate Weingärtner CNC rotor milling equipment to machine precise helical and contoured rotor profiles to tolerances of ±0.003 inch per side, then inspect finished rotors using a CMM and contour-measurement software. This is a specialized machining role working with high-strength materials like 17-4 PH stainless steel on components used directly in oil and gas drilling operations.

Pay: $22–$27/hr

Schedule: Monday to Friday 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Primary workplace language(s): English

Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant / Factory

Responsibilities

• Load, position, secure, and align rotor workpieces in the Weingärtner CNC milling machine and run machining cycles for helical and contoured rotor profiles.
• Set up and operate Weingärtner CNC rotor milling equipment to machine precise helical and contoured rotor profiles.
• Load, position, secure, and properly align rotor workpieces in the CNC machine.
• Set machine parameters, tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds according to production requirements.
• Monitor machining operations and adjust as needed to maintain tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Machine rotor components to tolerances as tight as ±0.003 inch per side.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Operate or assist with CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspection and contour-measurement software.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of CNC machine operation experience operating Weingärtner CNC milling equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating large-format or specialty CNC milling equipment such as Weingärtner, Boehringer, or similar.
• Background machining oil and gas components, downhole tools, rotors, shafts, or other large precision-machined parts.
• Experience with CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) operation or contour-measurement inspection software.
• Familiarity with corrosion-resistant or high-strength materials such as 17-4 PH stainless steel.
• Experience with chrome- or tungsten-carbide-coated components or finishing processes.
• Experience machining to tight tolerances on multi-axis CNC mills or complex CNC milling equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) specifications.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: CNC Machinist, CNC Mill Operator, CNC Rotor Technician, Precision Machinist, Multi-Axis CNC Operator, CNC Setup Operator, Downhole Tool Machinist, Oil Field Component Machinist, CNC Milling Technician, Heavy-Part CNC Operator.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Steel-toed boots required (employee-provided).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (E-Verify).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

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