Senior CNC Machinist

Leander, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 90000 - 130000

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior CNC Machinist

Company Overview

Wild West Systems is an American defense technology company with the mission to equip the civilized world with superior and affordable arms and advanced technologies to dominate the battlefield of present and future threats in a new era of asymmetrical warfare. We fuse versatile domain experience with novel approach and creativity to change the paradigm of defense both for military arenas and civilian soft targets. Were an early stage startup rapidly moving and growing.

General Qualifications (all roles):

Deep love for America and passion for Wild West Systems mission.
Self-starter capable of performing tasks as an individual as well as working well in a team.
Servant-leader mentality extreme ownership willing to participate in different and rapidly changing projects in a dynamic environment. Bias for action.
ITAR REQUIREMENT: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Senior CNC Machinist who can program set up and run machines independently not just operate them.

You will own parts end-to-end: CAM programming tooling strategy setup machining and delivery. This is a fast-paced high-ownership role supporting both rapid prototyping and small production runs. Occasional late nights or weekends may be required when mission-critical deadlines arise.

If youre the machinist people call when something impossible needs to be cut tomorrow this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Program complex components in Mastercam including multi-surface geometry miniature features and non-traditional toolpaths
Independently set up and run multiple machines including:
CNC Lathe (Okuma) 5-Axis CNC Mill (DGM) Swiss Lathe Manual Lathe and Mill
Select tooling and fixtures; determine optimal feeds speeds and machining strategies
Support prototype builds and short-run production manufacturing
Troubleshoot machining issues quickly and keep machines running with minimal downtime
Order tools and materials as needed to eliminate bottlenecks
Adapt to daily changes and unexpected challenges in a startup manufacturing environment
Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) and in-process inspections
Maintain part traceability material pedigree and basic production documentation
Partner with engineering to provide Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) feedback and improve manufacturability
Support continuous improvement of machining processes tooling strategies and shop standards

Required Skills and Experience

7 years of hands-on CNC machining experience across multiple platforms
Demonstrated Mastercam programming experience (beyond simple edits)
Ability to supervise and manage multiple machines simultaneously
Strong experience holding tight tolerances in high-precision environments
Proven self-starter with a get it done mindset and high ownership mentality
Experience working in or alongside AS9100 / ISO-quality manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of material specifications certifications and lot traceability
Preferred Skills & Experience
Background in aerospace defense robotics or other high-tolerance industries
Experience with multi-axis machining and complex assemblies
Familiarity with prototype-driven or rapid-iteration manufacturing environments
Comfort producing repeatable production-ready parts-not just one-off prototypes
Interest in helping define machining standards as the manufacturing operation scales

Preferred Skills and Experience

Background in aerospace defense robotics or other high-tolerance industries
Experience with multi-axis machining and complex assemblies
Familiarity with prototype-driven or rapid-iteration manufacturing environments

Work Location:

This role is assigned onsite at our Leander TX facility.

Benefits:

We are always looking for good people! Wild West Systems is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.

Health Insurance:100% coverage for employees 90% for spouse/family

Vision and Dental: 100% Coverage

Important Information:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state local or international law.

As part of the application process you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at

This company uses E-Verify to confirm each employees work authorization.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Senior CNC Machinist Company OverviewWild West Systems is an American defense technology company with the mission to equip the civilized world with superior and affordable arms and advanced technologies to dominate the battlefield of present and future threats in a new era of asymmetrical warfare. ...