CNC Machinist & Programmer, McDonald Observatory

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical

Retirement contributions (TRS)

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Phase2 Technology seeks a CNC Machinist & Programmer for the McDonald Observatory project. You will program, set up, and operate CNC milling machines, lathes, and wire EDM, producing precision parts for astronomical instruments using MasterCAM. This on-site role is located at UT Austin on the main campus in Austin, TX.

This position emphasizes safety, quality, and timely fabrication, with opportunities to demonstrate MasterCAM skills during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Experience with MasterCAM on CNC vertical mills, lathes and wire EDM.
• Experience with 3D surfacing.
• Ability to fabricate precision parts for astronomical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate high-precision parts using CAM programming and by setting up and operating CNC milling machines, lathes and wire EDM.

Skills

CNC programming

MasterCAM

CNC milling

CNC lathe

Wire EDM

3D surfacing

Safety standards

Tools

MasterCAM

Job description

Job Posting Title:

CNC Machinist & Programmer, McDonald Observatory

Hiring Department:

McDonald Observatory

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes:

The McDonald Observatory CNC Machinist & Programmer is responsible for producing quality precision machined parts for astronomical instruments by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine while maintaining excellence and safety standards. Programming with MasterCAM (required) on CNC vertical mills, lathes, and wire EDM machines. Experience with 3D surfacing.

This position is located in Austin on the UT Campus. The observatory fosters an environment that emphasizes personal responsibility, continuous improvement, teamwork, innovation, and safety. Applicants selected for interviews are encouraged to bring samples of their work and may be requested to perform MasterCAM skills.

Benefits Package:

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage.
• Retirement contributions; options are: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

To perform highly skilled and technical supervisory work fabricating precision parts from drawings and solid models by programming, setting up, and operating CNC vertical milling machine, CNC lathe, and CNC wire EDM. Use manual machine tools and all other machine shop-related equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate high-quality, high-precision parts efficiently and on time using CAM programming and by setting up and operating CNC milling machines, lathes, and wire EDM