Computer Numerical Control Machinist

Verto People Ltd; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Verto People Ltd in Pflugerville, TX, seeks a senior CNC Programmer / Machinist to program, set up and run 3- and 5-axis mills and lathes. You will work on aerospace, defense, and robotics components, with ownership of fixtures, tooling and inspection.

Experience with Mastercam and STEP drawings is required. The role requires first-article inspection and mentoring fellow machinists on the shop floor; ITAR compliance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC milling/turning experience in a prototype manufacturing environment.
• Ability to program, set up and run CNC mills and lathes independently.
• Proficient with STEP models and engineering drawings.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.
• Experience with Mastercam or similar CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Program 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills/lathe from STEP models and drawings.
• Set up, operate and run CNC milling and turning equipment on multiple materials.
• Develop toolpaths, select tooling and optimize feeds, speeds and cycles.
• Design and fabricate fixtures, jigs and workholding for complex parts.
• Carry out first-article and in-process inspection with precision tools.
• Maintain CAM files and revision-controlled programs.
• Manage work orders across concurrent jobs to support schedules.
• Mentor less experienced machinists and improve processes.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

3-axis programming

5-axis programming

GD&T reading

Quality inspection

Mentoring

Tools

Mastercam

CMM

Job description

$50 - $55 per hour

A CNC Programmer / CNC Machinist / Tool Maker is required for a senior hands-on machining role producing precision components for aerospace, defense and robotics applications. This position suits an experienced CNC Programmer who can program, set up and run CNC mills and lathes independently while taking ownership of complex parts, fixtures, tooling and inspection.

The CNC Programmer will work with STEP models, engineering drawings and Mastercam to produce accurate components across a range of materials. This role also involves first-article inspection, production queue management and supporting less experienced machinists on the shop floor.

The CNC Programmer / CNC Machinist / Tool Maker Role:

• Program 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes from STEP models and engineering drawings using Mastercam.
• Set up, operate and run CNC milling and turning equipment across materials including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel and engineering plastics.
• Develop efficient toolpaths, select tooling and optimize feeds, speeds and cycle times.
• Design and fabricate custom fixtures, jigs and workholding solutions for complex or non-standard parts.
• Carry out first-article and in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, surface plates and CMM.
• Maintain CAM files and programs with clear revision control.
• Manage work orders across multiple concurrent jobs to support production schedules.
• Mentor less experienced machinists and support improvements in setup, machining processes, cycle times and first-pass yield.
• 5+ years of experience operating CNC milling and/or turning equipment in a prototype manufacturing environment.
• High-level Mastercam experience, or equivalent CAM software experience, for 3-axis programming from solid models.
• Journeyman-level machining skills across multiple materials, setups and machine configurations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and applying inspection techniques.
• Experience designing and fabricating fixtures and workholding devices.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.