CNC Machinist/Operator
At a Glance
Company: Wire-Tech Manufacturing Corporation
Location: San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $20–$30 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Mid to Senior (5+ years)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Why This Role Exists
This role exists to support continued production demand and long-term workload stability at Wire-Tech Manufacturing. With a diverse mix of CNC machining, EDM, tooling, and fabrication work, this position plays a key role in producing high-quality precision metal parts for customers across medical, defense, energy, automotive, and industrial markets.
This is a hands-on machining role where quality, consistency, and collaboration with engineering truly matter.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Operate CNC mills and CNC lathes in a production machining environment
- Load, validate, and execute CNC programs using Mastercam
- Modify and update CNC programs as needed to maintain quality and efficiency
- Interpret, update, and modify CAD drawings (AutoCAD or similar)
- Machine precision metal parts to print specifications
- Perform in-process and final inspection using CMMs, micrometers, and gauges
- Assist team members with CNC programming, setup, and troubleshooting
- Support production schedules and on-time delivery goals
- Follow and support Wire-Tech’s ISO 9001 quality system
This role is well-suited for machinists who enjoy variety, problem-solving, and collaboration rather than just button-pushing.
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Machines, Controls & Software
You’ll work with equipment such as:
Machines
- Doosan / Daewoo Puma 230 CNC Lathe
- EMCO Maxxturn 45 CNC Lathe
- Doosan DNM 400 – 3-Axis Mill
- Doosan DNM 350 – 5-Axis Mill
- Johnford SV40 Mill
- Johnford VMC 1050 Mill
CAM / CAD Software
- Mastercam
- AutoCAD (or similar)
Inspection Tools
- CMM
- Micrometers, calipers, precision gauges
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What We’re Looking For
Required
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience
- Experience operating CNC mills and CNC lathes
- Hands-on experience with Mastercam
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings
- Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, and setups
- Comfortable working in a production metal parts environment
Preferred (Not Required)
- Experience modifying CAD designs in AutoCAD
- Experience with grinding or secondary machining processes
- Prior experience working in ISO 9001 environments
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Other production metals as required
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Wire-Tech Manufacturing because:
- Stable shop with 25+ years in business
- Modern CNC machines and EDM capabilities
- Variety of work — machining, tooling, and fabrication
- Strong collaboration between machinists and engineering
- Emphasis on quality over rushing parts out the door
- A team environment that values skilled tradespeople
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
- Pay: $20–$30/hour (based on experience)
- Full-time, steady work
- Day shift schedule
- Opportunity to grow alongside a long-standing manufacturing team
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Apply
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Fields of study
- CNC
- Machining
- Tool and Die
Years of experience
- 5 - 10 years of experience
Salary range
- 26-30 / hour
Required languages
- English
Required skills
- Single turret horizontal lathe
- 3 axis vertical mill
CAM Software Experience
- Mastercam
CNC Controls Experience
- Fanuc
Machine Type Programming Experience
- Lathe
- 3 Axis Milling / Router