Experienced Machinist

Gro HR; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Gro HR is seeking skilled CNC Machinists in Texas who will own their machines from setup to finished parts. You will handle tool touch-offs, offsets, and ensure high-quality output while maintaining safe, clean workspaces. Strong reading of blueprints and GD&T is essential.

Join a hands-on manufacturing team where reliability, craftsmanship, and attention to detail help keep production moving smoothly and meet customer standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Solid track record running setups independently.
• Hands-on experience touching off tools and adjusting offsets.
• Strong blueprint reading ability.
• Comfort with tight-tolerance work.
• Production or job shop background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle complete machine setups — workholding, tooling, and offsets
• Touch off tools and make adjustments as needed during production runs
• Run CNC mills and/or lathes
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
• Check parts against specs to confirm quality
• Watch machine performance and flag opportunities to improve
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and safe
• Stay in close communication with programmers, quality, and leadership

Skills

CNC machining

Independent setups

Blueprint reading

Quality-focused mindset

Tools

Haas machines

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 offsets
• Touch off tools and make adjustments as needed during production runs
• Run CNC mills and/or lathes (Haas, Makino, or Mori Seiki experience a plus)
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
• Check parts against specs to confirm quality
• Watch machine performance and flag opportunities to improve
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and safe
• Stay in close communication with programmers, quality, and leadership

What You Bring

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience
• Solid track record running setups independently
• Hands‑on experience touching off tools and adjusting offsets
• Strong blueprint reading ability
• Comfort with tight‑tolerance work
• Production or job shop background preferred

Who Thrives Here

• Reliable — shows up and owns their machine
• Detail‑oriented — genuinely cares about quality
• Mechanically minded — understands the "why," not just the "how"
• Takes pride in the work — craftsmanship matters