CNC Machinist Operator Mill Operator

About the Role

Wild West Systems is building advanced defense weapons for the future warfighter in a fast-paced high output environment. We are looking for a mid-level CNC Machinist/Operator who can take ownership of machines keep them running and produce high-quality parts with minimal oversight.

This is not a button-pushing role. You will be responsible for setups offsets inspection and keeping production moving.

What Youll Do

• Operate CNC mills (3-axis 5-axis and mill-turn)
• Perform machine setups tool changes and work holding setups
• Adjust to manage offsets to maintain part tolerances
• Run Production and prototype parts (high-mix low-volume production runs)
• inspect parts using: Calipers micrometers gauges.
• Keyence optical inspection systems
• Sign off on part quality and ownership of output
• Manage tooling tool wear and replacements
• Handle coolant systems and chip management
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines
• Identify issues and take action to reduce scrap and improve efficiency
• Maintain a clean organized and efficient work area (5S mindset)

What Were Looking For (Must-Have)

• Experience operating CNC mills
• Familiarity with Controls:
• Okuma OSP Fanuc Siemens (or similar)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Hold tight tolerances consistently
• Set and adjust offsets independently
• Experience with 5-axes machining environments
• Strong inspection skills (hand tools required)
• High ownership mindset - you fix problems not pass them on
• Experience working with urgency keeping machines running

Nice to Have

• Aerospace or defense machining experience
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principals

Work Environment

• Day shift (primary)
• Occasional overtime late nights or weekends when needed to hit deadlines
• Fast-paced startup environment - priorities shift speed matters

What Success Looks Like

• Machines are running consistently with minimal downtime
• Parts are in tolerance without constant supervision
• Scrap is minimized and issues are proactively addressed
• Work area is clean organized and efficient
• You take ownership of your machines and output

Work Location:

This role is onsite at our Leander TX facility

Benefits:

We are always looking for good people! Wild West Systems is committed to providing our 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.

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