CNC Shop Supervisor, Programmer & Machinist - Waco

🔎 At a Glance

Company: Confidential Central Texas Machine Shop
Location: 30 miles east of Waco, TX (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $31+ per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Friday
Overtime: Available as needed
Experience Level: Senior (CNC Programming, Machining & Leadership)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Apply Link: Apply directly through hireCNC

Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to continued growth and increased production demands at a Central Texas machining operation.

The company is seeking an experienced CNC Shop Supervisor who can take ownership of programming, setups, and daily shop operations. This person will play a key role in keeping production running efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

This is a hands-on leadership role — ideal for someone who can both lead a team and work directly on the machines.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Program, set up, and operate CNC machines including VMCs, CNC lathes, and horizontal machines
• Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
• Perform full setups, select tooling, and establish offsets
• Verify part quality using precision measuring instruments
• Machine a variety of materials including aluminum, brass, copper, and plastics
• Troubleshoot programming, setup, and machining issues independently
• Lead the machine shop team and oversee day-to-day operations
• Ensure safety, quality, and production standards are consistently met

This role requires someone who can lead from the front, solve problems quickly, and keep production moving in a fast-paced environment.

Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

• YCM Vertical Mills
• Haas CNC Lathes
• Mori Seiki CNC Lathes
• Horizontal Lathes with Milling Capability
• Y-Axis / Sub-Spindle Lathes
• 3–5 Axis Vertical Mills
• 3-Axis Horizontal Mill
• Horizontal Boring Mill
• Plasma Machines

Controls:

• Fanuc
• Haas

CAM/CAD:

• Fusion 360

ERP System:

• JobBOSS

Inspection Tools:

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Gauges
• Standard precision measuring equipment

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Brass
• Copper
• Plastics

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Proven experience as a CNC programmer and machinist
• Strong experience with VMCs, CNC lathes, and horizontal machines
• Ability to program, edit, and optimize CNC programs
• Strong blueprint reading and tolerance control
• Experience performing full setups and selecting tooling
• Leadership ability to oversee and guide a machine shop team
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and programming issues independently
• Must provide and maintain your own precision measuring tools

Preferred:

• Trade school or technical certification
• Experience with Fusion 360 and ERP systems (JobBOSS)

Why Machinists Like Working Here

• Leadership-level responsibility with hands-on involvement
• Opportunity to work with advanced multi-axis equipment
• Steady workload with both production and custom work
• Ability to make an impact on shop efficiency and processes
• Straight day shift schedule

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $31.00+ per hour (DOE)

Schedule:
Monday–Friday | Day Shift
On-site only (30 miles east of Waco, TX)

Overtime: Available as needed

Benefits details provided during interview process.

Apply

Experienced CNC Shop Supervisors, Programmers, and Machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

👉 Apply Now or Save This Job to review later.