At a Glance

• Company: Athena Manufacturing, LP
• Location: Austin, TX (On-site)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $20 – $30 per hour (DOE)
• Shift: Day Shift (exact schedule to be confirmed)
• Experience Level: Mid–Senior (5–10 years)
• Overtime: As required based on production needs
• Work Authorization: Must meet applicable U.S. export control requirements (U.S. Person eligibility may apply)

Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support increased production demand, new customer programs, and ongoing expansion of complex machining capabilities across multi-axis CNC platforms.

At Athena Manufacturing, CNC Programmers play a critical role in turning engineering drawings into highly efficient, production-ready machining strategies that support aerospace, commercial, and government programs.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Create CNC programs from customer drawings using CAD/CAM software
• Develop optimized toolpaths for 3, 4, and 5-axis machining centers and dual-spindle / mill-turn machines
• Troubleshoot and refine programs with CNC operators to improve cycle time and part quality
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies to optimize performance
• Design jigs, fixtures, and workholding solutions to support production efficiency
• Coordinate fixture fabrication with internal machine shop teams
• Create detailed setup documentation for production teams
• Support prototype and production machining when required
• Assist estimating and engineering teams with manufacturability input for new projects
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across machining operations

Machines, Controls & Software

You will work with advanced CNC systems including:

Machines / Controls

• Grob 5-Axis (Siemens)
• DMG Mori 5-Axis (Siemens)
• Makino (Fanuc Pro 5/6)
• Okuma Turning Centers (OSP)
• Mazak (Mazatrol 510)
• Brother (C00)

CAD/CAM Software

• Mastercam (3 & 4 Axis)
• hyperMILL (5 Axis)
• SolidWorks CAM
• ESPRIT (Mill-Turn / Dual Spindle)

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 5–10 years of CNC machining or programming experience
• Strong CAD/CAM programming skills (Mastercam, hyperMILL, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience with multi-axis machining (3, 4, and/or 5-axis)
• Strong understanding of setups, tooling, offsets, and machining strategies
• Experience in a production manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Experience with mill-turn or dual-spindle machining
• Exposure to Siemens, Mazatrol, Okuma, or Fanuc controls
• Fixture or tooling design experience
• Background in aerospace or precision manufacturing
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI)

Why Machinists & Programmers Like Working Here

• Modern, high-end CNC equipment and tooling
• Real responsibility in programming and process decisions
• Strong focus on continuous improvement (2 Second Lean culture)
• Collaborative environment between programming, engineering, and production
• Opportunity to grow into senior programming or engineering roles
• Stable, long-term manufacturing programs

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $20 – $30 per hour (based on experience)
• Overtime: Available based on production demand

Safety & PPE

• Safety glasses provided by Athena Manufacturing
• Closed-toe safety shoes required at all times
• Must follow all shop safety and quality procedures

Apply

Interested candidates can apply directly through Athena Manufacturing or the hiring platform.

👉 Apply now to join a precision manufacturing team working on advanced aerospace and industrial programs.