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Wild West Systems Inc.•Leander, TX

11d

About The Position

Wild West Systems is building advanced defense weapons for the future warfighter in a fast-paced, high-output environment. We are looking for a mid-level CNC Machinist/Operator who can take ownership of machines, keep them running, and produce high-quality parts with minimal oversight. This is not a button-pushing role. You will be responsible for setups, offsets, inspection, and keeping production moving.

Requirements

Experience operating CNC mills and lathes (Okuma, DMG, Mazak, etc.)
Familiarity with controls: Okuma OSP, Fanuc, Siemens (or similar)
Ability to: Read and interpret engineering drawings Hold tight tolerances consistently Set and adjust offsets independently
Experience with 5-axis machining environments
Comfortable running both mill and lathe work
Strong inspection skills (hand tools required)
High ownership mindset - you fix problems, not pass them on
Ability to work with urgency and keep machines running

Nice To Haves

Aerospace or defense machining experience
Exposure to lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

Operate CNC mills and lathes (3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn)
Perform machine setups, tool changes, and workholding setups
Adjust and manage offsets to maintain part tolerances
Run production and prototype parts (high-mix, low-volume + production runs)
Inspect parts using: Calipers, micrometers, gauges Keyence optical inspection systems
Sign off on part quality and take ownership of output
Manage tooling, tool wear, and replacements
Handle coolant systems and chip management
Perform basic preventative maintenance on machines
Identify issues and take action to reduce scrap and improve efficiency
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area (5S mindset)