CNC Programmer and Machinist - Waco, TX

At a GlanceCompany:Confidential Central Texas Machine Shop Location:Near Waco, TX (On-Site) Job Type:Full-Time Pay Range:$Hourly pay ranges from$28–$30+per hour (based on experience) Shift:Day Shift | Monday–Friday Overtime:Available as needed Experience Level:Senior (5–10 years CNC programming & machining experience) Work Authorization:Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Apply Link:Apply directly through hireCNC---Why This Role ExistsThis role exists due to steady growth and increased production demands at a Central Texas machining and fabrication facility.This position plays a critical role in programming, setting up, and running CNC equipment while helping lead day-to-day operations in the machine shop. The company is looking for a seasoned CNC professional who can program efficiently, oversee setups, troubleshoot issues, and keep production moving — especially when machining castings.This is not just a button-pushing role. It’s a leadership-level machinist position with real responsibility.---The Work You’ll Be DoingIn this role, you will:Program, set up, and operate CNC vertical machining centers (VMCs), CNC lathes, and horizontal machinesCreate, edit, and optimize CNC programs to improve cycle time and efficiencyMachine castings and ensure proper workholding and stabilityRead and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specificationsSelect tooling, establish offsets, and verify setupsPerform first-article and in-process inspectionsTroubleshoot programming, setup, and machining issues independentlyHelp oversee daily shop operations and support other machinistsMaintain safety, quality, and production standardsThis role requires someone who can think ahead, solve problems, and lead by example on the shop floor.---Machines, Controls & InspectionYou’ll work with equipment such as:Machines:CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs)CNC LathesCNC Horizontal MachinesControls:Fanuc / Haas-style controlsInspection Tools:CalipersMicrometersGaugesStandard precision measurement equipment---Materials You’ll Work WithCastings (required experience)Mild steelAlloy steelIndustrial components---What We’re Looking ForRequired:5–10 years of CNC programming and machining experienceStrong experience with VMCs, CNC lathes, and horizontal machinesExperience machining castings (required)Ability to program, edit, and optimize CNC programsStrong blueprint reading and tolerance controlExperience performing full setups and selecting toolingLeadership ability to oversee shop operationsAbility to troubleshoot independentlyMust provide and maintain your own precision measuring toolsPreferred:Trade school or technical certificationExperience in a job shop or production machining environment---Why Machinists Like Working HereLeadership-level responsibilitySteady workload with production and custom jobsOpportunity to influence shop processes and efficiencyStraightforward day shift scheduleShop culture that values experienced machinists---Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay Range:$26.00 – $30.00 per hour (DOE)Schedule: Monday–Friday | Day Shift On-site only (approximately 30 miles east of Waco, TX)Overtime:Available as neededBenefits details provided during interview process.---ApplyExperienced CNC Programmers and Machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.Apply Now or Save This Job to review later.

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