CNC Shop Supervisor, Programmer & Machinist - Waco

At a Glance

Company: Confidential Central Texas Machine Shop
Location: 30 miles east of Waco, TX (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $31+ per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday
Overtime: Available as needed
Experience Level: Senior (CNC Programming, Machining & Leadership)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Apply Link: Apply directly through hireCNC

Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to continued growth and increased production demands at a Central Texas machining operation.

The company is seeking an experienced CNC Shop Supervisor who can take ownership of programming, setups, and daily shop operations. This person will play a key role in keeping production running efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

This is a hands-on leadership role — ideal for someone who can both lead a team and work directly on the machines.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

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• Program, set up, and operate CNC machines including VMCs, CNC lathes, and horizontal machines
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• Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs to improve efficiency and accuracy
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• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
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• Perform full setups, select tooling, and establish offsets
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• Verify part quality using precision measuring instruments
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• Machine a variety of materials including aluminum, brass, copper, and plastics
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• Troubleshoot programming, setup, and machining issues independently
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• Lead the machine shop team and oversee day-to-day operations
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• Ensure safety, quality, and production standards are consistently met
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This role requires someone who can lead from the front, solve problems quickly, and keep production moving in a fast-paced environment.

Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

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• YCM Vertical Mills
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• Haas CNC Lathes
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• Mori Seiki CNC Lathes
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• Horizontal Lathes with Milling Capability
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• Y-Axis / Sub-Spindle Lathes
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• 3–5 Axis Vertical Mills
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• 3-Axis Horizontal Mill
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• Horizontal Boring Mill
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• Plasma Machines
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Controls:

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• Fanuc
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• Haas
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CAM/CAD:

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• Fusion 360
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ERP System:

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• JobBOSS
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Inspection Tools:

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• Calipers
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• Micrometers
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• Gauges
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• Standard precision measuring equipment
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Materials You’ll Work With

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• Aluminum
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• Brass
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• Copper
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• Plastics
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What We’re Looking For

Required:

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• Proven experience as a CNC programmer and machinist
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• Strong experience with VMCs, CNC lathes, and horizontal machines
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• Ability to program, edit, and optimize CNC programs
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• Strong blueprint reading and tolerance control
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• Experience performing full setups and selecting tooling
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• Leadership ability to oversee and guide a machine shop team
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• Ability to troubleshoot machining and programming issues independently
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• Must provide and maintain your own precision measuring tools
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Preferred:

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• Trade school or technical certification
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• Experience with Fusion 360 and ERP systems (JobBOSS)
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Why Machinists Like Working Here

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• Leadership-level responsibility with hands-on involvement
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• Opportunity to work with advanced multi-axis equipment
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• Steady workload with both production and custom work
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• Ability to make an impact on shop efficiency and processes
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• Straight day shift schedule
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $31.00+ per hour (DOE)

Schedule:
\n Monday–Friday | Day Shift
\n On-site only (30 miles east of Waco, TX)

Overtime: Available as needed

Benefits details provided during interview process.

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