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CNC Machinist - Entry Level

Cogent Talent Solutions·📍 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Employment

FULL TIME

Work mode

On-site

Experience

0 months–2 years

Salary

$18 – $22/hr

Pay vs market · Bottom quarter

This job's pay ($41,600 a year at the midpoint) is lower than over 90% of 17 salary-listed CNC Machinist jobs in United States in the last 12 months; their median is $69,680.

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Role overview

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic entry-level Machinist to join our oil and gas machine shop. In this supportive role, you will learn hands-on setup, operation, deburring, and inspection of manufacturing equipment under the guidance of experienced mentors. We will train you to interpret engineering drawings, monitor part quality, and safely operate machinery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
  • Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced machinist, responsible for quality parts produced on all manufacturing equipment. Reports all out of tolerances or machine malfunction to supervisor
  • Responsible for set-up, operation, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
  • Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
  • Be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
  • Qualifications
  • 0 - 2 years experience operating a CNC Mill or Lathe preferred
  • Experience with Okuma or HAAS brand machines preferred
  • Associates degree or certification in precision machining or machine tool technology preferred
  • Communicate in English (both written and oral)
  • Be able to follow written and oral instructions
  • Must possess basic math skills
  • Basic knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments: calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales
  • Basic knowledge of reading drawings
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    About this listing

    • Source: Cogent Talent Solutions's official careers site · still listed there on 13 Nov 2026
    • Posted 12 Nov 2026

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    What they are looking for

    Skills & requirements

    Qualification

    Associates degree or certification in precision machining or machine tool technology preferred

    Department · Professional Services

    Hiring company

    Cogent Talent Solutions

    Construction

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