CNC Mill Machinist – Setup & Operator (Haas)

🔎At a Glance

Company: Meta Tech Industries
Location: Houston, TX (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $26 – $35 per hour (DOE)
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: Mid to Senior
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents only

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Why This Role Exists

Meta Tech Industries is continuing to grow and is adding another experienced CNC Mill Machinist to support increasing work across aerospace, defense, oil & gas, and other high-precision industries.

This position is ideal for a machinist who enjoys taking ownership of the entire machining process—from setup through finished part—and thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix job shop environment.

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What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate Haas CNC milling machines
• Edit CNC programs at the machine as required
• Machine precision components from engineering drawings
• Select tooling, establish workholding, and set offsets
• Produce low-volume prototype and production parts
• Hold tight tolerances while maintaining high quality standards
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify finished parts
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using machining math
• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize production
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep work areas clean and organized

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Machines, Controls & Equipment

You'll work with equipment such as:

CNC Milling

• Haas VF-4SS (5-Axis)
• Haas VF-4SS (4-Axis)
• Haas VF-3SS
• Haas DM-2
• DMG Mori DMU50 (5-Axis)

Controls

• Haas CNC Controls

Inspection Equipment

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Indicators
• Precision measuring equipment
• Zeiss CMM and Keyence inspection systems (shop-wide)

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Materials You'll Work With

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Alloy Steels
• Titanium
• Inconel
• Other exotic alloys

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What We're Looking For

Required

• Previous CNC milling experience in a precision job shop
• Ability to independently perform machine setups
• Experience editing CNC programs at the machine
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds
• Experience using precision inspection equipment
• Strong machining math skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing quality parts

Preferred

• Experience with Haas machining centers
• Experience machining aerospace, defense, or oil & gas components
• Multi-axis machining experience
• Prototype machining experience

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Meta Tech offers experienced machinists an opportunity to work on challenging, precision parts—not repetitive production work.

You'll enjoy:

• Climate-controlled, clean facility
• Modern CNC equipment
• Prototype and tight-tolerance machining
• Diverse customer base across multiple industries
• Stable workload with long-term opportunities
• Overtime availability
• Performance bonus opportunities
• A shop where skilled machinists are trusted to work independently

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay

$26 – $35 per hour (based on experience)

Additional Compensation

• Overtime opportunities
• Bonus opportunities

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Company Match
• Retirement Plan

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• Overtime available

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About Meta Tech Industries

Founded in 2014, Meta Tech Industries is a Houston-based precision CNC machine shop specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components for the aerospace, defense, oil & gas, and other demanding industries.

The shop focuses primarily on high-mix, low-volume prototype and short-run production work using modern CNC equipment in a clean, climate-controlled environment.

If you're looking for a shop where you'll be challenged, trusted, and given the opportunity to work on a wide variety of precision parts, Meta Tech is the place to grow your machining career.

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Apply

Interested CNC Mill Machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

Apply today to join one of Houston's growing precision machining shops.