Cnc Mill Machinist – Setup & Operator (Haas)

Jobtome; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k) Match

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Meta Tech Industries in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled CNC Mill Machinist to join a high-mix, low-volume shop that supports aerospace, defense, oil & gas. You will own setups, edit CNC programs, and produce precision parts from drawings in a fast-paced environment.

You should have proven CNC milling experience, ability to read engineering drawings, and familiarity with Haas controls. The role offers day shift, on-site work, overtime, and a performance-based bonus in a climate-controlled

Qualifications

• Previous CNC milling experience in a precision job shop.
• Ability to independently perform machine setups.
• Experience editing CNC programs at the machine.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds.
• Experience using precision inspection equipment.
• Strong machining math skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing quality parts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Haas CNC milling machines
• Edit CNC programs at the machine as required
• Machine precision components from engineering drawings
• Select tooling, establish workholding, and set offsets
• Produce low-volume prototype and production parts
• Hold tight tolerances while maintaining high quality standards
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify finished parts
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using machining math
• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize production
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep work areas clean and organized

Skills

CNC milling

Machine setups

Reading drawings

Inspection equipment

Machining math

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Tools

Haas machining centers

Job description

At a Glance

Company: Meta Tech Industries
Location: Houston, TX (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $26 – $35 per hour (DOE)
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: Mid to Senior
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents only

---

Why This Role Exists

Meta Tech Industries is continuing to grow and is adding another experienced CNC Mill Machinist to support increasing work across aerospace, defense, oil & gas, and other high-precision industries.

This position is ideal for a machinist who enjoys taking ownership of the entire machining process—from setup through finished part—and thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix job shop environment.

---

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate Haas CNC milling machines
• Edit CNC programs at the machine as required
• Machine precision components from engineering drawings
• Select tooling, establish workholding, and set offsets
• Produce low-volume prototype and production parts
• Hold tight tolerances while maintaining high quality standards
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify finished parts
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using machining math
• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize production
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep work areas clean and organized

---

Machines, Controls & Equipment

You'll work with equipment such as:

CNC Milling

• Haas VF-4SS (5-Axis)
• Haas VF-4SS (4-Axis)
• Haas VF-3SS
• Haas DM-2
• DMG Mori DMU50 (5-Axis)

Controls

• Haas CNC Controls

Inspection Equipment

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Indicators
• Precision measuring equipment
• Zeiss CMM and Keyence inspection systems (shop-wide)

---

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Alloy Steels
• Titanium
• Inconel
• Other exotic alloys

---

What We're Looking ForRequired

• Previous CNC milling experience in a precision job shop
• Ability to independently perform machine setups
• Experience editing CNC programs at the machine
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds
• Experience using precision inspection equipment
• Strong machining math skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing quality parts

Preferred

• Experience with Haas machining centers
• Experience machining aerospace, defense, or oil & gas components
• Multi-axis machining experience
• Prototype machining experience

---

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Meta Tech offers experienced machinists an opportunity to work on challenging, precision parts—not repetitive production work.

You'll enjoy:

• Climate-controlled, clean facility
• Modern CNC equipment
• Prototype and tight-tolerance machining
• Diverse customer base across multiple industries
• Stable workload with long-term opportunities
• Overtime availability
• Performance bonus opportunities
• A shop where skilled machinists are trusted to work independently

---

Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay

$26 – $35 per hour (based on experience)

Additional Compensation

• Overtime opportunities
• Bonus opportunities

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Company Match
• Retirement Plan

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• Overtime available

---

About Meta Tech Industries

Founded in 2014, Meta Tech Industries is a Houston-based precision CNC machine shop specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components for the aerospace, defense, oil & gas, and other demanding industries.

The shop focuses primarily on high-mix, low-volume prototype and short-run production work using modern CNC equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.

If you're looking for a shop where you'll be challenged, trusted, and given the opportunity to work on a wide variety of precision parts, Meta Tech is the place to grow your machining career.

---