Day Shift - CNC Programmer

Crux Manufacturing Inc; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Overtime pay

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Crux Manufacturing Inc in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, this position develops, optimizes, and maintains CNC programs using Mastercam for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure programs meet customer quality and delivery requirements, while reducing cycle times and improving throughput.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming in a precision machining environment.
• Proficiency with Mastercam CAD/CAM software.
• Experience programming HAAS CNC machining centers, lathes, mills, including 4-axis and 5-axis machines.
• Strong reading of GD&T and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis centers using Mastercam.
• Analyze drawings, models, and specs to develop manufacturing processes and machining strategies.
• Select tooling, parameters, fixtures, and methods to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Generate setup sheets and process documentation for production staff.
• Support setup technicians and machinists during first article, prove-out, and production runs.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, fixturing, and cycle-time issues.
• Review and improve processes to reduce cycle times and increase throughput.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve challenges.
• Maintain revision control of CNC programs and documentation.
• Ensure programs meet customer requirements and quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC programming

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Mastercam CAD/CAM

HAAS CNC

ERP/MRP systems

Paperless manufacturing

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Crux Manufacturing

Crux Manufacturing, founded in Austin, TX, is a trusted turnkey solutions provider with decades of experience in precision machining and advanced manufacturing. We support critical industries—including semiconductor equipment technology, aerospace, aviation, and energy—through exceptional quality, innovation, and a high‑trust, high‑accountability culture. Our team members are empowered to grow, problem‑solve, and build world‑class products.

Position summary

Crux Manufacturing is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, this position is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs using Mastercam software for a variety of precision‑machined components. The CNC Programmer will work closely with engineering, production, setup technicians, and machinists to ensure programs are efficient, accurate, and capable of meeting customer quality and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam for mills, lathes, and multi‑axis machining centers.
• Analyze customer drawings, models, specifications, and work instructions to develop manufacturing processes and machining strategies.
• Select tooling, cutting parameters, fixtures, and machining methods to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Generate setup sheets, tooling lists, and process documentation for production personnel.
• Support setup technicians and machinists during first article, prove‑out, and production runs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to programming, tooling, fixturing, machine capabilities, and cycle times.
• Review and improve existing machining processes to reduce cycle times, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve technical and manufacturing challenges.
• Maintain revision control of CNC programs and related manufacturing documentation.
• Ensure all programs comply with customer requirements, quality standards, and internal procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to setup technicians and machinists as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Mastercam CAD/CAM software.
• Experience programming HAAS CNC machining centers, lathes, mills, including 4‑axis and 5‑axis machines, required.
• Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, medical, or other high‑precision manufacturing industries.
• Strong understanding of machining practices for exotic metal and plastic materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and blueprints.
• Thorough understanding of GD&T and dimensional inspection requirements.
• Working knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, workholding, and fixture design.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and paperless manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for overtime pay.

Shifts Available

• A Shift 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM