Experienced Machinist

Kormachine; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kormachine is seeking experienced CNC Machinists in Texas to own complete machine setups, touch-off tools, and ensure high-quality output from start to finish. You will run CNC mills and lathes and collaborate with programmers, quality, and leadership to keep production moving smoothly.

The role requires several years of hands-on CNC experience, strong blueprint and GD&T skills, and a reliable, detail-oriented mindset to maintain craftsmanship and safety on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Hands-on experience touching off tools and adjusting offsets.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Strong focus on quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Handle complete machine setups including workholding, tooling, and offsets.
• Touch off tools and adjust offsets during production runs.
• Run CNC mills and/or lathes and monitor machine performance for quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T to verify specs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Communicate with programmers, quality, and leadership.

Skills

CNC machining

Setup ownership

GD&T reading

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

Tools

Haas

Makino

Mori Seiki

Job description

About the Role

We're hiring CNC Machinists who are ready to take full ownership of their machines, setups, and the quality of what comes off them. This is a great fit for someone who doesn't just run parts, but also handles job setups, tool touch-offs, and consistent, high-quality output from start to finish.You'll be a key piece of keeping production moving smoothly and holding the standards our customers count on.

What You'll Do

Handle complete machine setups — workholding, tooling, and offsetsTouch off tools and make adjustments as needed during production runsRun CNC mills and/or lathes (Haas, Makino, or Mori Seiki experience a plus)Read and interpret blueprints and GD&TCheck parts against specs to confirm qualityWatch machine performance and flag opportunities to improveKeep your workspace clean, organized, and safeStay in close communication with programmers, quality, and leadership

What You Bring

3+ years of CNC machining experienceSolid track record running setups independentlyHands-on experience touching off tools and adjusting offsetsStrong blueprint reading abilityComfort with tight-tolerance workProduction or job shop background preferred

Who Thrives Here

Reliable — shows up and owns their machineDetail-oriented — genuinely cares about qualityMechanically minded — understands the "why," not just the "how"Takes pride in the work — craftsmanship matters