CNC Machinist & Programmer for Precision Instruments

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin on the UT campus in Austin, TX seeks a CNC Machinist & Programmer to program, set up, and operate CNC machines including mills, lathes, and wire EDM. MasterCAM is required; applicants should show 3D surfacing experience and strong tooling knowledge.

Responsibilities include fabricating precision parts, supporting instrument design, and ensuring safety and quality in a collaborative observatory shop environment.

Qualifications

• MasterCAM programming proficiency and ability to program CNC machines.
• Four years of skilled construction/maintenance or instrument machinist level experience.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, tool paths, and machine settings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate high‑quality, high‑precision parts using CAM programming and CNC mills, lathes, and wire EDM.
• Assist designers in planning instrument design and construction based on shop experience.
• Maintain safety standards and workmanship to meet project needs.

Skills

MasterCAM

CNC programming

3D surfacing

Tooling selection

Machining setup

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hurco

HAAS

Fanuc WEDM

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin on the UT campus in Austin, TX seeks a CNC Machinist & Programmer to program, set up, and operate CNC machines including mills, lathes, and wire EDM. MasterCAM is required; applicants should show 3D surfacing experience and strong tooling knowledge.

Responsibilities include fabricating precision parts, supporting instrument design, and ensuring safety and quality in a collaborative observatory shop environment.