CNC Machinist

Cloeren Aerospace; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical,Dental,Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Cloeren Aerospace in Orange, TX is hiring CNC Machinists to advance your CNC career while earning up to $90,000 per year. You will machine flight-critical components for rockets, satellites, and aerospace systems on state-of-the-art equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

With 2+ years of CNC machining and setup experience, you can join a facility that offers first- and second-shift options, a modern shop with a large mix of 3-, 4-, 5-, and 9-axis machines, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC machining and setup experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Operate lathe, vertical milling machines, drill presses and related tools.
• Fabricate and shape parts from metal, plastics, and composites.
• Select and secure fixtures, tools, and accessories safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform light maintenance on equipment.
• Track parts and jobs in ERP system.
• Comply with quality policies and regulations.

Skills

CNC machining

Machine setup

Tools

DMG

Okuma

Toyoda

Mazak

Soraluce

Datron

Job description

Launch your CNC Machinist career to the next level and earn up to $90,000 per year! Machine flight-critical components for rockets, satellites, and cutting-edge aerospace systems on state-of-the-art equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. With first- and second-shift options, this is your chance to put your CNC skills to work where they're valued & make the move that pays!

Cloeren Aerospace is hiring CNC Machinists in Orange, TX.

If you have 2+ years of CNC machining and setup experience, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Why CNC Machinists Choose Cloeren Aerospace in Orange TX:

• New Management: In 2026 Cloeren was acquired by Dover and joined the MAAG Group. A combination of an established local manufacturing operation plus the resources of a larger industrial organization have made Cloeren an employer of choice for machinists.

• Top Pay Potential: Earn $25-$40/hour plus optional weekend overtime, with the potential to earn up to the $90,000s or more based on experience.

• Work in Comfort: Join a clean, air-conditioned shop equipped with new, modern machinery.

• You get to run serious equipment, not basic production machines: Large fleet of 3-, 4-, 5-, and even 9-axis CNC equipment, including DMG, Okuma, Toyoda, Mazak, Soraluce and Datron machines. For an experienced machinist, that means exposure to equipment that can actually expand your skill set and résumé.

• Choose a Reliable Schedule That Fits Your Life: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM, or Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM-2:30 AM.

• Machine Exciting Parts That Matter: Produce challenging, flight-critical components for rockets, satellites, and other cutting-edge aerospace applications.

• Benefits That Support You: Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid vacation and holidays; and company-paid basic life/AD&D plus short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Established company with long-term manufacturing work: Cloeren's roots go back to the 1970s, it established its first Orange manufacturing plant in 1984.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints.

• Use gauge and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.

• Use precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, chop saw, band saw, push and pull broaches and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.

• Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics, and composites.

• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures, and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.

• Recognizes, deploys, and properly uses inserts, fixtures, and tooling.

• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.

• Ability to track parts and jobs in ERP system.

• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.

• Operate the overhead cranes and forklift effectively and safely.

• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

About Cloeren Aerospace, a proud member of Dover Corporation: With over 40 years of experience in the manufacturing of equipment for plastic extrusion, Cloeren has developed an extensive array of metal machine tools and expertise in the tight tolerance machining required for the aerospace industry. Cloeren is dedicated to providing the highest quality products for our customers, delivered on time and with all required quality data.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.