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CNC Programmer / Machinist

PublishedPublished: 8/28/2026
CNC Programmer / Machinist
10+ years of experience
$35 - $45 per hour

RAM Welding, Inc. is seeking 2 experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist to join our team in Lubbock, Texas. This position is for a highly skilled machinist who can take a part from print to finished product, including programming, setup, tooling selection, machining, inspection, and process improvement.

Responsibilities:
• Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes, CNC mills, and mill-turn equipment.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using CAM software and conversational or G-code programming as appropriate.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions.
• Select tooling, workholding, speeds, and feeds for a wide range of materials.
• Manufacture tight-tolerance oilfield and general industrial components in prototype, short-run, and repeat-production quantities.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and program issues while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Work with management and shop personnel to improve cycle times, repeatability, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Qualifications:
• 10+ years of CNC machining and programming experience.
• Strong experience programming and setting up CNC lathes and mills; mill-turn experience is preferred.
• Experience with BobCAD-CAM or comparable CAM software.
• Working knowledge of Okuma and Fanuc CNC controls.
• Strong print-reading, shop math, and precision-inspection skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and consistently produce quality parts.
• Experience with oilfield or other demanding industrial components is a plus.

RAM Welding, Inc. provides CNC turning, milling, mill-turn, welding, and fabrication services for oilfield and industrial customers. We are looking for a dependable, experienced professional who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to contribute to a growing manufacturing operation.

Years of experience

  • 10+ years of experience

Salary range

  • $35 - $45 per hour

Required languages

  • English

Required skills

  • Machine Type Programming Experience
  • Blueprint
  • Precision Measurement
  • Machine Setup
  • GD&T
  • CNC Programming

CAM Software Experience

  • BobCAD-CAM

CNC Controls Experience

  • Okuma
  • Fanuc

Machine Type Programming Experience

  • Lathe w/ Milling (Mill Turn)
  • 3 Axis Milling / Router
  • Lathe
  • 4/5 Axis Milling / Router