Job Description

CNC Machinist – Setup & Programming

Are you the machinist people turn to when a setup is difficult, a tolerance is tight, or a program needs to run better?

We are seeking experienced CNC Machinists with strong setup and programming skills for confidential manufacturing opportunities in the Greater San Antonio Metro.

The ideal candidate can take a part from print to finished component, perform complete machine setups, make program changes, troubleshoot machining issues, and consistently produce tight-tolerance parts.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and program CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis equipment

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T

• Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs

• Select tooling, feeds, speeds, offsets, and workholding

• Perform prove-outs and first-piece inspections

• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, finish, and tolerance issues

• Make program adjustments at the machine as needed

• Use precision measuring equipment to verify finished parts

• Improve cycle times, tooling performance, and machining efficiency

• Work with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve manufacturing issues

What We’re Looking For

• Previous CNC machining experience

• Strong CNC setup skills

• Programming or program-editing experience

• Ability to work from print to finished part

• Strong understanding of GD&T and tight tolerances

• Knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, offsets, and workholding

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Experience with CNC milling, turning, or both

Preferred Experience

• Mastercam or comparable CAM software

• 3-, 4-, or 5-axis machining

• Haas, Mazak, DMG MORI, Okuma, Doosan, or similar equipment

• Fanuc or similar controls

• Complex precision machining

• Fixture and workholding experience

• First article inspection

• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement

You May Be a Strong Fit If You

• Perform your own setups rather than only running established jobs

• Can make program changes at the machine

• Understand how tooling, feeds, speeds, offsets, and workholding affect the finished part

• Can troubleshoot chatter, finish, tolerance, and tooling problems

• Take pride in producing accurate, high-quality components

• Enjoy solving challenging machining problems

To Apply

Please submit a resume for confidential consideration.

Resumes can be sent to kristie.ballestin@gogpac.com

For additional information, contact Kristie Ballestin at 928.225.2912

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.