CNC Machinist — Build Complex Parts. Grow Your Career.
About The Position
Some machinists spend years loading the same part into the same machine. At Reata Engineering, the work—and your career—can keep moving forward. We manufacture complex, tight-tolerance parts for aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor and industrial customers. These are parts that matter, made for industries where precision and reliability are essential. They are also the kinds of challenging parts that many other machine shops won’t quote. Whether you have one year of CNC experience and want to become a setup machinist, or you already know how to take ownership of a complex multi-axis job, we want to talk with you. We are hiring CNC machinists across a range of experience levels. Your responsibilities, equipment and starting pay will be based on what you can do today—and we’ll help you build toward what you want to do next. Reata has invested heavily in advanced machining and automation technology. You won’t be limited to running one machine or one type of part forever. As your capabilities grow, opportunities exist to move into more advanced setups, multi-axis machining, programming and process ownership. This is a shop where machinists are expected to think. If you see a better way to make a part, your input matters.
Requirements
- At least one year of CNC machining experience
- Basic blueprint-reading and measurement skills
- Familiarity with tooling, offsets and part inspection
- A commitment to quality and safety
- Reliability, curiosity and a willingness to learn
- The ability to work collaboratively and take ownership of your work
Nice To Haves
- Independent CNC mill or lathe setups
- Mazak Integrex or comparable mill-turn equipment
- 5-axis or multitasking machining
- Mazatrol, G-code, Mastercam or Esprit
- Complex prints and GD&T
- Tight-tolerance aerospace, medical, defense or semiconductor work
- Troubleshooting and process improvement
Responsibilities
- Operating proven jobs
- Inspecting your work
- Making offsets
- Learning increasingly complex setups
- Taking ownership of jobs from setup through stable production, including tooling, workholding, first-piece prove-out and troubleshooting
- Working with Mazak Integrex and other sophisticated equipment, combining turning, milling, live tooling and multi-axis operations in a single setup
- Read prints, travelers and inspection requirements
- Load tools, materials and programs
- Make offsets and monitor tool wear
- Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges and other equipment
- Plan and complete CNC setups
- Select and qualify tooling, fixtures and workholding
- Prove out programs and produce first-piece parts
- Adjust feeds, speeds and toolpaths
- Interpret GD&T and hold tight tolerances
- Edit Mazatrol or G-code programs
- Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, finish and process issues
- Identify better ways to make parts safely, efficiently and consistently
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match, including traditional and Roth options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement, training and professional certification opportunities
- Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
