Job Overview

Komatsu is actively seeking a diligent and skilled Machinist to join our 2nd shift team at the Longview, Texas manufacturing facility. This role is pivotal to ensuring seamless manufacturing operations, providing an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to cultivate or advance their careers in an industry-leading environment that highly values safety, quality, and employee growth.

As a valued machinist, you will collaborate closely with your team to maintain high standards of operational efficiency and product quality. Your expertise will contribute directly to meeting production targets while adhering strictly to stringent safety protocols. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting that demands precision, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

We offer competitive compensation packages complemented by comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Additionally, our annual merit and bonus programs reward commitment, performance, and contributions to team success. By joining Komatsu, you become part of a supportive community dedicated to your professional development and well-being.

Whether you are at the beginning of your manufacturing journey or looking to expand your skill set within a reputable global company, this role offers a rewarding platform for long-term career growth.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Machinist will have a range of responsibilities essential to the manufacturing process, including but not limited to:

• Upholding and advocating for the highest safety standards to create a secure work environment for all team members.
• Efficiently producing parts that meet precise tolerance levels based on detailed blueprint specifications and manufacturing standards with minimal supervision.
• Interpreting blueprints and job orders to ascertain product requirements such as dimensions, tolerances, tooling instructions, fixture setups, feed rates, cutting speeds, and operational sequences.
• Setting up, calibrating, and operating CNC machines to manufacture close tolerance parts, including debugging CNC programs and troubleshooting manual machine operations.
• Performing own set-up and layout work with accuracy and attention to detail to ensure production quality and reduce scrap rates.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, tooling processes, and safety compliance.

This role requires a proactive approach to machine operation, maintenance, and adherence to production schedules, ensuring that manufacturing output aligns with company goals and quality expectations.

Qualifications/Requirements

To succeed as a Machinist in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A minimum of one year of hands-on experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment, demonstrating proficiency in machining operations.
• Ability to write and understand simple shop floor CNC programming with familiarity in debugging techniques.
• Willingness to work the 2nd shift consistently, with flexibility to work overtime and weekends as operational needs require.
• Strong foundational mechanical skills, including the ability to utilize and interpret precision measuring tools such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, interpreting manufacturing drawings, and applying these to machine setups and part verification.
• Effective communication abilities, including writing simple correspondence and accurately performing data entry and documentation tasks.
• Mathematical competency to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals across various units of measure.
• Comprehensive understanding of tooling terminology and nomenclature, alongside the functions of horizontal and vertical mills and/or lathes.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and committed to maintaining high-quality workmanship while adhering to safety protocols. A continuous learning mindset and adaptability to evolving processes will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

Surface is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Beyond competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement options, and paid time off, we support professional development opportunities designed to empower your career advancement within our organization.