CNC Programmer (Mastercam)

Gro HR; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gró HR Consulting is representing a confidential manufacturing client in Waco, TX, hiring a CNC Programmer to own Mastercam programming from start to finish. You will develop and refine Mastercam programs, select tooling and workholding, and collaborate directly with machinists to improve setups, cycle time, and part quality.

The role includes milling and turning with multi-axis experience valued. The company seeks someone who thrives on solving complex machining problems and contributing to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC programming experience.
• Proficient in Mastercam and CNC programming.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine, and troubleshoot CNC programs in Mastercam.
• Develop efficient toolpaths for milling and turning work.
• Support 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining strategies where applicable.
• Select tooling, cutting strategies, and workholding solutions.
• Partner with machinists to improve setups, cycle times, and quality.
• Troubleshoot machining problems and implement practical solutions.
• Maintain organized program documentation and revision control.
• Support quoting with machining strategy and time estimates.
• Help develop programming templates, standards, and best practices.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

GD&T reading

Problem solving

Shop-floor collaboration

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

At a glance

Company: Confidential manufacturing client represented by Gró HR Consulting
Location: Waco, TX 76708
Pay: $85,000–$100,000 per year
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 3+ years
Machines: CNC milling and turning; 3-, 4-, and 5-axis experience valued
CAM Software: Mastercam

Why join this team?

This role is built for a CNC programmer who wants ownership of machining strategy from start to finish. You will develop and refine Mastercam programs, choose tooling and workholding approaches, and work directly with machinists to improve setup, cycle time, and part quality. Your programs will be treated as an important part of the production system—not simply files handed off to the floor.

The work includes both milling and turning, with multi-axis experience especially valuable. You will also help strengthen programming standards, documentation, templates, and revision control as the operation grows. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving difficult machining problems, collaborating with the shop floor, and continuously improving how parts are produced.

What you'll be doing

• Create, refine, and troubleshoot CNC programs in Mastercam
• Develop efficient toolpaths for milling and turning work
• Support 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining strategies where applicable
• Select tooling, cutting strategies, and workholding solutions
• Partner with machinists to improve setups, cycle times, and quality
• Troubleshoot machining problems and implement practical solutions
• Maintain organized program documentation and revision control
• Support quoting with machining strategy and time estimates
• Help develop programming templates, standards, and best practices

Machines, controls & software

• Mastercam is required
• CNC milling and turning processes
• 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining experience is a plus

Shop highlights

• End-to-end ownership of CNC programming strategy
• Direct collaboration with machinists and engineering
• Opportunity to improve cycle time and process consistency
• Influence over programming standards and templates
• Mix of milling, turning, and multi-axis work
• Full-time position in Waco
• Annual salary range of $85,000–$100,000

What we're looking for

Required:

• 3+ years of CNC programming experience
• Strong Mastercam proficiency
• Solid understanding of milling and turning processes
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate directly with shop-floor teams

Preferred:

• Multi-axis machining experience
• Experience supporting quoting and time estimates
• Experience developing programming templates or standards

Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay: $85,000–$100,000 per year
Job Type: Full Time

About Gró HR Consulting

Gró HR Consulting provides recruitment and hiring support for growing organizations. For this opening, Gró is representing a manufacturing client in Waco and will help qualified applicants move through the hiring process.