Senior CNC Programmer & Machinist (5-Axis Mastercam)

Verto People Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Verto People Ltd. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/CNC Machinist/Tool Maker for a senior hands-on role in Austin, TX. The position involves programming, setting up, and running 3- and 5-axis mills and lathes to produce precision aerospace/defense components.

You will work from STEP models and engineering drawings using Mastercam, manage tooling and fixtures, and mentor junior machinists while ensuring first-article and in-process inspections meet tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating CNC milling/turning in prototype manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and applying inspection techniques.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.
• High-level Mastercam experience or equivalent CAM software for 3-axis programming from solid models.

Responsibilities

• Program 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes from STEP models and drawings using Mastercam.
• Set up, operate and run CNC milling and turning equipment across materials.
• Develop efficient toolpaths, select tooling and optimize feeds, speeds and cycle times.
• Design and fabricate fixtures, jigs and workholding for complex parts.
• Carry out first-article and in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain CAM files and programs with clear revision control.
• Manage work orders across multiple concurrent jobs to support production schedules.
• Mentor less experienced machinists and support improvements in setup and processes.

Skills

5+ years CNC experience

GD&T reading

Mentoring

Toolpath optimization

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Verto People Ltd. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/CNC Machinist/Tool Maker for a senior hands-on role in Austin, TX. The position involves programming, setting up, and running 3- and 5-axis mills and lathes to produce precision aerospace/defense components.

You will work from STEP models and engineering drawings using Mastercam, manage tooling and fixtures, and mentor junior machinists while ensuring first-article and in-process inspections meet tight tolerances.