
CNC Operator
🔎 At a Glance
- Location: Houston, TX (on-site)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Pay Range: $21 – $25 per hour (based on experience)
- Shift: Day Shift (flexible hours, support for multiple shifts)
- Overtime: Yes
- Experience Level: Mid-Level (1–3+ years)
- Work Authorization: U.S. Person required (ITAR compliance)
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Apply Link: [Apply via hireCNC]
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🛠 Why This Role Exists
Safespill is scaling fast — and our CNC milling department is critical to delivering high-precision components that protect aircraft hangars around the world. This role exists to support expanding production capacity and uphold exacting quality standards for aluminum components that safeguard lives and the environment.
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🔧 The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Operate Haas VF2, VF10, and GR510 gantry CNC machines
- Inspect parts during and after machining to ensure tight tolerances and clean finishes
- Monitor tool wear and notify leadership when adjustments are needed
- Maintain machine cleanliness and organization — like it’s your dream car
- Support continuous improvement through fixture updates and smarter tooling
- Communicate process concerns or improvements to the CNC Production Manager
- Collaborate with machinists, programmers, and engineers to hit production targets
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🖥️ Machines, Controls & Software
You’ll work with equipment such as:
- Machines: Haas VF2, VF10, GR510 Gantry Mills
- Controls: Haas
- CAM Software: Inventor CAM
- Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, thread gauges
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🧱 Materials You’ll Work With
- Aluminum (primary)
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🔍 What We’re Looking For
Required:
- 1+ years of CNC milling machine experience (preferably Haas)
- Understanding of tool wear and machine behavior during runtime
- Ability to inspect machined parts for burrs, tool marks, and finish quality
- Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership over your work
- Clear communication and willingness to escalate problems before acting
- A mindset of caring for machines like high-performance vehicles
Preferred:
- Familiarity with Inventor CAM
- Experience in a production manufacturing environment
- Interest in growing into advanced roles (setup, programming, 5-axis, or extrusion operations)
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💬 Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Safespill because:
- They’re treated like professionals, not button-pushers
- They work on machines that matter — for aerospace and defense
- They’re given responsibility and ownership of their work areas
- They get access to a free gym on site and opportunities to grow fast
- They’re part of a team that values discipline, improvement, and quality
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💵 Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $21 – $25/hr (DOE)
Overtime: Available
Benefits Include:
- 2 weeks paid vacation (3 weeks after 2 years, 4 weeks after 4 years)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company-paid medical and vision for employees
- Stock options package (earned, not given)
- Free membership to Safespill CrossFit and Barbell Club
Schedule:
- Day shift with flexible hours to support production
- Support across multiple shifts as needed
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📩 Apply Now
Interested CNC machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
👉 Apply now or save this job to come back later.
Years of experience
- 1 - 2 years of experience
Salary range
- 21-25 / hour
CAM Software Experience
- Inventor CAM
CNC Controls Experience
- Haas
Machine Type Programming Experience
- 3 Axis Milling / Router