Machinist CVI

Cactus Varied Industries; Amarillo (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Cactus Varied Industries (CVI) in Amarillo, Texas, is seeking an experienced Machinist to join our fabrication and machine shop team. You will set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, as well as manual equipment, to produce precise components used in agricultural, construction, and industrial applications.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, selecting tooling and feeds, performing first-piece inspections, and maintaining a clean, safe shop.

Formación

• 5+ years of machining experience with CNC and/or manual equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, and manual gear for components.

Conocimientos

CNC machining

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Troubleshooting

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Technical trade school preferred

Herramientas

Calipers

Micrometers

Descripción del empleo

Location : Amarillo, Texas

About the Company

Cactus Varied Industries (CVI) is a millwright and fabrication company located in Amarillo, Texas, providing custom fabrication, machining, construction, and millwright services for agricultural and industrial operations. CVI is a division of Cactus Operating, LLC, a 100% employee-owned company.

Job Description

Cactus Varied Industries is seeking an experienced Machinist to join our Amarillo fabrication and machine shop team. This position is responsible for setting up and operating CNC and manual machining equipment to manufacture, repair, and modify precision components used in millwright, agricultural, construction, fabrication, and equipment applications.

This is a hands-on position well suited for an experienced machinist who can work from engineering drawings and specifications, determine appropriate machining processes and setups, and independently produce accurate, high-quality parts.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual lathes, drill presses, shears, and other machine shop equipment to manufacture and repair components.
• Produce custom and precision-machined parts for millwright projects, agricultural equipment, concrete mixer trucks, fabrication projects, and other industrial applications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD drawings, blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and specifications to determine machining requirements.
• Machine components to required specifications and tolerances, including parts requiring tolerances as close as ±.005 inch.
• Determine appropriate machine setups, tooling, fixtures, speeds, feeds, and machining sequences for assigned work.
• Set and adjust tooling, work offsets, and machine settings to achieve required dimensions and finishes.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments to inspect work and verify dimensional accuracy.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections and make necessary machine or tooling adjustments.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and dimensional issues as they arise.
• Work with fabrication, millwright, and project teams to manufacture new components and repair or modify existing equipment and parts.
• Perform routine inspection and basic maintenance of machining equipment and report needed repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machine shop and follow established safety procedures.
• Manage multiple machining projects and work independently to meet production and project schedules.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of machining experience with CNC and/or manual machining equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes.
• Ability to independently complete machine setups and produce parts from engineering drawings or specifications.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, CAD/engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments, including calipers and micrometers.
• Working knowledge of machining processes, cutting tools, workholding, speeds, feeds, and material properties.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot machining and equipment-related problems.
• Ability to perform shop math and accurately calculate dimensions and measurements.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with fabrication, millwright, and project teams.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical or trade school education in machining, manufacturing, CNC technology, or a related field is preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skill set
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% employer-funded retirement through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Continuing Education Scholarships for employees and direct family members

Cactus Feeders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.