Precision CNC Machinist & MasterCAM Programmer

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health coverage

Retirement contributions (TRS)

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a CNC Machinist & Programmer for the McDonald Observatory to program, set up, and operate CNC tooling, including mills, lathes, and wire EDM. MasterCAM proficiency is required, with an emphasis on precision and safety.

The role is based on UT’s Austin campus with a focus on high-accuracy astronomical instrument components. Applicants should have strong drafting interpretation skills and a drive to learn advanced manufacturing techniques.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with technical shop training.
• Proficient MasterCAM programming and operating CNC machines.
• Four years of skilled machine work or instrument making beyond apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills, lathes, and wire EDM.
• Fabricate precision parts from drawings and solid models.
• Assist researchers in instrument design and construction.

Skills

MasterCAM

CNC Programming

CNC Milling

CNC Lathe

Wire EDM

CAM Programming

Education

High school diploma

Vocational machine shop courses

Tools

Hurco

HAAS

Fanuc WEDM

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks a CNC Machinist & Programmer for the McDonald Observatory to program, set up, and operate CNC tooling, including mills, lathes, and wire EDM. MasterCAM proficiency is required, with an emphasis on precision and safety.

The role is based on UT’s Austin campus with a focus on high-accuracy astronomical instrument components. Applicants should have strong drafting interpretation skills and a drive to learn advanced manufacturing techniques.