CNC Mill Machinist - Setup & Operator (Haas)

At a Glance

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Company: Meta Tech Industries
Location: Houston, TX (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $26 – $35 per hour (DOE)
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: Mid to Senior
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents only

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Why This Role Exists

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Meta Tech Industries is continuing to grow and is adding another experienced CNC Mill Machinist to support increasing work across aerospace, defense, oil & gas, and other high-precision industries.

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This position is ideal for a machinist who enjoys taking ownership of the entire machining process—from setup through finished part—and thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix job shop environment.

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What You'll Be Doing

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In this role, you will:

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• Set up and operate Haas CNC milling machines
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• Edit CNC programs at the machine as required
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• Machine precision components from engineering drawings
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• Select tooling, establish workholding, and set offsets
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• Produce low-volume prototype and production parts
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• Hold tight tolerances while maintaining high quality standards
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• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
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• Use precision measuring equipment to verify finished parts
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• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using machining math
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• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize production
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• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep work areas clean and organized
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Machines, Controls & Equipment

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You'll work with equipment such as:

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CNC Milling

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• Haas VF-4SS (5-Axis)
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• Haas VF-4SS (4-Axis)
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• Haas VF-3SS
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• Haas DM-2
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• DMG Mori DMU50 (5-Axis)
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Controls

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• Haas CNC Controls
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Inspection Equipment

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• Calipers
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• Micrometers
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• Indicators
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• Precision measuring equipment
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• Zeiss CMM and Keyence inspection systems (shop-wide)
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Materials You'll Work With

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• Aluminum
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• Stainless Steel
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• Alloy Steels
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• Titanium
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• Inconel
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• Other exotic alloys
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What We're Looking ForRequired

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• Previous CNC milling experience in a precision job shop
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• Ability to independently perform machine setups
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• Experience editing CNC programs at the machine
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• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
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• Strong understanding of tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds
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• Experience using precision inspection equipment
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• Strong machining math skills
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• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
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• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing quality parts
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Preferred

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• Experience with Haas machining centers
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• Experience machining aerospace, defense, or oil & gas components
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• Multi-axis machining experience
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• Prototype machining experience
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Why Machinists Like Working Here

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Meta Tech offers experienced machinists an opportunity to work on challenging, precision parts—not repetitive production work.

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You'll enjoy:

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• Climate-controlled, clean facility
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• Modern CNC equipment
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• Prototype and tight-tolerance machining
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• Diverse customer base across multiple industries
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• Stable workload with long-term opportunities
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• Overtime availability
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• Performance bonus opportunities
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• A shop where skilled machinists are trusted to work independently
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Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay

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$26 – $35 per hour (based on experience)

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Additional Compensation

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• Overtime opportunities
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• Bonus opportunities
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Benefits

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• Medical Insurance
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• Dental Insurance
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• Vision Insurance
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• Health Savings Account (HSA)
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• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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• Life Insurance
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• Paid Time Off
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• 401(k)
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• 401(k) Company Match
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• Retirement Plan
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Schedule

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• Full-Time
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• Day Shift
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• Overtime available
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About Meta Tech Industries

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Founded in 2014, Meta Tech Industries is a Houston-based precision CNC machine shop specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components for the aerospace, defense, oil & gas, and other demanding industries.

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The shop focuses primarily on high-mix, low-volume prototype and short-run production work using modern CNC equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.

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If you're looking for a shop where you'll be challenged, trusted, and given the opportunity to work on a wide variety of precision parts, Meta Tech is the place to grow your machining career.

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Apply

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Interested CNC Mill Machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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Apply today to join one of Houston's growing precision machining shops.