
CNC Programmer – 3-Axis Milling / Setup (Haas / Mastercam)
🔎At a Glance
Company: Safespill Systems LLC
Location: Houston, TX (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $110,000 – $130,000 per year (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift | Typical 40-hour workweek
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years preferred)
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Published: April 22, 2026
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Why This Role Exists
This role exists because Safespill is growing, production is expanding, and the machining team needs a strong technical resource who can improve programming, setups, and machining processes over time.
At Safespill, this position plays a key role in producing aluminum components used in environmentally safe fire protection systems for military and commercial aircraft hangars. This is not just a “post code and move on” programming role. It is a hands-on position focused on programming, setup support, process improvement, and helping the shop run cleaner, faster, and more consistently.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Program CNC milling and router jobs for Haas machines using Inventor CAM, Fusion 360, or Mastercam
- Set up and support production on Haas VF10, Haas VF2, and Haas GR510 router platforms
- Develop efficient and repeatable machining processes for 3-axis aluminum parts
- Optimize toolpaths, tooling, workholding, and setups to improve cycle times and consistency
- Troubleshoot machining and setup issues on the shop floor
- Support process improvements that reduce wasted time and improve repeatability
- Work closely with production to ensure parts are machined accurately and delivered on schedule
- Serve as a technical resource in the shop through strong programming and setup knowledge
- Maintain a clean, organized, and disciplined machining environment
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Machines, Controls & Software
You’ll work with equipment such as:
Machines:
- Haas VF10
- Haas VF2
- 4x Haas GR510 routers
- Manual mill for occasional support work
Controls:
- Haas
CAM Software:
- Inventor CAM
- Fusion 360
- Mastercam
Inspection Tools:
- Standard shop inspection tools as needed for setup verification and in-process checks
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Aluminum
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What We’re Looking For
Required:
- Strong CNC programming experience in a milling environment
- Hands-on setup experience with CNC milling machines
- Strong 3-axis machining experience
- Experience machining aluminum parts
- Comfortable programming and supporting Haas machines
- Ability to improve processes, troubleshoot issues, and think critically
- Strong understanding of tooling, setups, and machining efficiency
- Organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented approach to shop work
- Team-oriented mindset with low ego and willingness to support the broader operation
Preferred:
- Experience with Inventor CAM, Fusion 360, or Mastercam
- Experience programming large-format router or gantry-style machines
- Background in a fast-paced production manufacturing environment
- Strong process improvement mindset with the ability to refine workflows over time
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Safespill because:
- The work is meaningful and tied to real-world aerospace and defense applications
- The shop is clean, organized, and disciplined
- The company values practical process improvement and technical problem-solving
- There is room to make an impact without needing to move into people management
- Benefits are strong, including stock options and fitness perks
- The culture is direct, team-oriented, and focused on quality
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $110,000 – $130,000 per year (DOE)
Benefits:
- Four weeks of paid vacation, with additional weeks after two and four years of employment
- Health insurance with a monthly allowance toward the premium
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Free membership to Safespill CrossFit and Barbell Club
- Stock options package, earned not given
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Typical 40-hour workweek
Overtime:
- As needed
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Apply
Interested CNC programmers can apply directly through hireCNC.
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Years of experience
- 5+ years of experience
Salary range
- $110,000 - $130,000 per year