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Sanmina-SCI · Houston, TX

CNC Machinist

Houston, Texas, United StatesManufacturing & Production

Last seen on Sanmina-SCI’s official careers site on July 12, 2026; it may have closed since.

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION * Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors.

Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Sanmina Energy (Houston) provides

Product Engineering with an emphasis on energy including very complex electro-mechanical systems; Assembly & Test for full electromechanical assemblies across multiple industries with capability to produce new and legacy [high temperature] printed circuit board assemblies; and Precision Machining with capabilities across the full material spectrum.

CNC Machinist Job Purpose

Work includes assignment planning, layout, set up, operating and making tool adjustments for various types of manual, numerically controlled and computerized machine shop equipment. Works from blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks, which may include the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions. May communicate directly with engineers to understand the purpose of a part assembly.

Checks and inspects machining operations against specified tolerances. May identify and repair minor machine malfunctions.

Nature of Duties

CNC Machinist 1 st Class duties includes but are not limited to: Decision making abilities in situations where problems are complex Read and interpret engineering drawings Advanced knowledge of GD&T ASME Y14.5-2009

  • Set up machinery without assistance including but not limited to, Planning setup Acquiring all tooling & gages needed before starting set up Selection of correct tooling needed for job Building of fixtures if needed Clamping and positioning of fixtures correctly Setting tooling offsets Proofreading programs Correctly completing 1 st part Deburring and inspecting 1 st part Submitting 1 st part for First Article Inspection (FIA) Making precise and accurate parts in single & production runs
  • Keeps a clean, organized and safe work area
  • Maintains company equipment
  • Makes sure all programs, tooling and fixtures are properly saved when job is complete
  • Participates and initiates continuous improvement of processes Abides by all company and safety regulations
  • Must run multiple machines when required
  • Make use of idle time in a productive manner Education and Experience : 5 years’ experience in CNC Lathe Operations with Fanuc controls 3 years’ minimum experience in job shop environment Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

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