CNC Mill/Lathe Setup Programmer (Mazak / Okuma)

Power Gen Components | Vegas Fastener Manufacturing; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

AD&D insurance

Hospital indemnity coverage

Additional voluntary benefit options

Job summary

Vegas Fastener Manufacturing in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced CNC programmer/setup technician to design, set up and optimize programs for lathes and mills. You will interpret drawings, select tooling, and troubleshoot to improve production quality and efficiency.

This hands-on role requires reading G-code/M-code, using micrometers and calipers, and working across multiple CAM platforms. Day and night shifts are available on a four‑day schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC programming, setup and machining experience.
• Experience programming SurfCAM, SolidCAM, Mastercam, GibbsCAM or PartMaker.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting CNC machines.
• Proficient understanding of G-code and M-code.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and machining specifications.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, fixtures and gauges.
• Strong tooling and machining-process knowledge.
• Ability to interpret machine instrumentation and inspection results.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate CNC lathes and mills
• Manufacture precision fastener components from engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Develop, edit and optimize CNC programs
• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling, fixtures and work offsets
• Read and work with G-code and M-code
• Troubleshoot programs, tooling and machining processes
• Complete in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges and fixtures
• Monitor part dimensions and make the adjustments needed to maintain quality
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, tooling performance and production efficiency
• Follow established safety, quality and production procedures

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

CAM software knowledge

G-code/M-code

Engineering drawings

Inspection tools

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Physical endurance

Tools

SurfCAM

SolidCAM

Mastercam

GibbsCAM

PartMaker

Job description

At a glance

Company: Vegas Fastener Manufacturing
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Openings: 2 Day Shift, 2 Night Shift
Schedule: Four 10-Hour Shifts, Monday–Thursday
Experience: 3+ Years CNC Programming and Setup Experience
Machines: CNC Lathes, CNC Mills
Controls: Mazak, Okuma
CAM Software: SurfCAM, SolidCAM, Mastercam, GibbsCAM, PartMaker

Why join Vegas Fastener Manufacturing?

Vegas Fastener Manufacturing produces specialty fasteners and precision-machined components for demanding applications where quality, consistency and material performance matter.

This is a hands‑on CNC setup and programming position—not a machine operator role. You’ll be responsible for developing programs, setting up CNC mills and lathes, troubleshooting machining issues and helping improve how components are produced. It is a strong opportunity for an experienced machinist who understands the complete process, from reading the drawing and selecting tooling through setup, production and final inspection.

Vegas Fastener supports customers across aerospace, defense, power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing and other industries requiring dependable components manufactured from challenging materials.

Both day and night positions are available, with a four‑day Monday-through-Thursday schedule that leaves every weekend open.

What you’ll be doing

• Program, set up and operate CNC lathes and mills
• Manufacture precision fastener components from engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Develop, edit and optimize CNC programs
• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling, fixtures and work offsets
• Read and work with G-code and M-code
• Troubleshoot programs, tooling and machining processes
• Complete in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges and fixtures
• Monitor part dimensions and make the adjustments needed to maintain quality
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, tooling performance and production efficiency
• Follow established safety, quality and production procedures

Machines, controls & software

Machines: CNC Lathes, CNC Mills
Controls: Mazak, Okuma
CAM Software: SurfCAM, SolidCAM, Mastercam, GibbsCAM, PartMaker
Programming: G-Code, M-Code
Inspection Equipment: Micrometers, Calipers, Gauges, Inspection Fixtures

Experience with at least one of the listed CAM platforms is required. Candidates do not need experience with every software package listed.

Shop highlights

• Four-day workweek
• Monday-through-Thursday schedule
• Three-day weekends
• Day and night shifts available
• Hands‑on CNC programming and setup responsibilities
• Precision fastener manufacturing
• CNC mill and lathe work
• Components for demanding industrial applications
• Opportunities to improve tooling and machining processes
• Established Las Vegas manufacturing operation

Materials you may work with

Vegas Fastener manufactures components from high-temperature, corrosion-resistant and specialty materials used in demanding applications. Exact materials will vary by component and customer specification.

What we’re looking for

Required:

• 3+ years of CNC programming, setup and machining experience
• Experience programming with SurfCAM, SolidCAM, Mastercam, GibbsCAM or PartMaker
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting CNC machines
• Proficient understanding of G-code and M-code
• Ability to read engineering drawings and machining specifications
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, fixtures and gauges
• Strong tooling and machining‑process knowledge
• Ability to accurately interpret machine instrumentation and inspection results
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods

Preferred:

• Experience with both CNC lathes and CNC mills
• Mazak or Okuma experience
• Background machining precision fasteners or similar close‑tolerance components
• Experience improving programs, tooling performance or machining processes

Why you’ll like working here

This role gives experienced CNC machinists meaningful control over the manufacturing process. You’ll program equipment, complete setups, solve machining problems and contribute to process improvements—not simply load parts and press cycle start.

The four‑day schedule provides consistent hours and three‑day weekends, while the variety of CAM platforms, CNC equipment and demanding components offers opportunities to continue developing your programming and setup skills.

Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• AD&D insurance
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Additional voluntary benefit options

Schedule:

• Four 10-hour shifts
• Monday–Thursday
• Day and night shifts available
• Weekends off
• Two openings on each shift

About Vegas Fastener Manufacturing

Vegas Fastener Manufacturing produces forged and precision‑machined specialty fasteners for applications where standard, off-the-shelf components may not meet the required performance specifications.

The company serves customers across aerospace, defense and naval systems, power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing and other demanding industries. Its manufacturing capabilities support specialty components made from high-temperature and corrosion‑resistant materials engineered for challenging operating environments.

As part of the combined Power Gen Components and Vegas Fastener Manufacturing organization, the company brings together fastener expertise, CNC machining capabilities and experience serving industries with stringent quality requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Vegas Fastener Manufacturing considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. EOE/M/F/V/D.