CNC Machinist - Setup & Programming Job

gpac; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in San Antonio is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist with strong setup and programming skills for confidential manufacturing opportunities. The role involves taking parts from print to finished components, performing complete machine setups, editing CNC programs, and troubleshooting to maintain tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include setting up CNC mills/lathes or multi-axis equipment, reading blueprints and GD&T, selecting tooling and offsets, performing first article inspections, and

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC milling and turning.
• Strong setup and programming skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Proficiency with CAM software such as Mastercam.
• Experience with first article inspections.

Responsibilities

• Set up and program CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs.
• Select tooling, feeds, speeds, offsets, and workholding.
• Perform prove-outs and first-piece inspections.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, finish, and tolerance issues.
• Make program adjustments at the machine as needed.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify finished parts.
• Improve cycle times, tooling performance, and machining efficiency.
• Work with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

CNC Machining

Setup skills

Programming

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Milling & Turning

First article inspection

Tools

Mastercam CAM

Haas controls

Mazak equipment

Fanuc controls

DMG MORI equipment

Okuma equipment

Doosan equipment

Job description

CNC Machinist - Setup & Programming

Are you the machinist people turn to when a setup is difficult, a tolerance is tight, or a program needs to run better?

We are seeking experienced CNC Machinists with strong setup and programming skills for confidential manufacturing opportunities in the Greater San Antonio Metro.

The ideal candidate can take a part from print to finished component, perform complete machine setups, make program changes, troubleshoot machining issues, and consistently produce tight-tolerance parts.

What You'll Do

• Set up and program CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T
• Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs
• Select tooling, feeds, speeds, offsets, and workholding
• Perform prove-outs and first-piece inspections
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, finish, and tolerance issues
• Make program adjustments at the machine as needed
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify finished parts
• Improve cycle times, tooling performance, and machining efficiency
• Work with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve manufacturing issues

What We're Looking For

• Previous CNC machining experience
• Strong CNC setup skills
• Programming or program-editing experience
• Ability to work from print to finished part
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tight tolerances
• Knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, offsets, and workholding
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with CNC milling, turning, or both

Preferred Experience

• Mastercam or comparable CAM software
• 3-, 4-, or 5-axis machining
• Haas, Mazak, DMG MORI, Okuma, Doosan, or similar equipment
• Fanuc or similar controls
• Complex precision machining
• Fixture and workholding experience
• First article inspection
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement

You May Be a Strong Fit If You

• Perform your own setups rather than only running established jobs
• Can make program changes at the machine
• Understand how tooling, feeds, speeds, offsets, and workholding affect the finished part
• Can troubleshoot chatter, finish, tolerance, and tooling problems
• Take pride in producing accurate, high-quality components
• Enjoy solving challenging machining problems

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.