CNC Lathe Machinist – Setup/Operator (Haas / Fanuc)

At a Glance

• Company: Ameri-Cut Solutions Inc.
• Location: Porter, Texas (On-site)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $20 – $25 per hour (based on experience)
• Shift: Day Shift (exact hours to be confirmed)
• Overtime: As Needed
• Experience Level: Entry to Mid (1+ years)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support growing workload and expand internal machining capability beyond basic operation.

At Ameri-Cut Solutions Inc., this position plays a key role in producing precision-machined components across industries such as defense, oil & gas, automotive, and food & beverage — with a strong focus on quality, problem-solving, and hands-on machining development.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC lathes (not a button-pushing position)
• Load, run, and make basic edits to CNC programs at the machine
• Set tooling, adjust offsets, and establish basic workholding
• Run a mix of prototype and short-run production jobs
• Perform first-article and in-process inspection
• Read and interpret G-code to understand machine behavior
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments to maintain quality
• Work closely with experienced machinists to build setup skills

Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

• Machines: CNC lathes (single turret horizontal)
• Controls: Haas, Fanuc
• Programming: Lathe-based machine-level programming (G-code exposure)
• Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, and basic metrology tools

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Steel & Alloy Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Nickel-based materials

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 1+ year of CNC machining experience (school or shop)
• Experience running CNC machines with exposure to setups
• Ability to set tools and understand basic workholding
• Comfort reading G-code and understanding machine movements
• Basic metrology and inspection skills
• Ability to read blueprints

Preferred (Not Required):

• First article inspection experience
• Experience with Haas or Fanuc controls
• Manual machining background
• Mechanical aptitude (automotive, fabrication, robotics, etc.)

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Ameri-Cut Solutions Inc. because:

• You’re not treated like a button-pusher — real skill development is expected
• Hands-on exposure to setups and machining fundamentals
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level machining roles
• Variety of work across multiple industries
• Supportive environment for learning and progression

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $20 – $25 per hour (DOE)

Schedule:

• Day Shift (hours to be confirmed)
• Overtime: As needed

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Growth and skill development opportunities
  (Additional benefits can be added if applicable)

Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly.

👉 Apply now to move beyond basic machine operation and build real CNC setup skills.