CNC Lathe Machinist - Setup/Operator (Haas / Fanuc)

At a Glance

• Company: Ameri-Cut Solutions Inc.
• Location: Porter, Texas (On-site)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $20 – $25 per hour (based on experience)
• Shift: Day Shift (exact hours to be confirmed)
• Overtime: As Needed
• Experience Level: Entry to Mid (1+ years)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support growing workload and expand internal machining capability beyond basic operation.

At Ameri-Cut Solutions Inc. , this position plays a key role in producing precision-machined components across industries such as defense, oil & gas, automotive, and food & beverage — with a strong focus on quality, problem-solving, and hands-on machining development.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC lathes (not a button-pushing position)
• Load, run, and make basic edits to CNC programs at the machine
• Set tooling, adjust offsets, and establish basic workholding
• Run a mix of prototype and short-run production jobs
• Perform first-article and in-process inspection
• Read and interpret G-code to understand machine behavior
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments to maintain quality
• Work closely with experienced machinists to build setup skills

Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

• Machines: CNC lathes (single turret horizontal)
• Controls: Haas, Fanuc
• Programming: Lathe-based machine-level programming (G-code exposure)
• Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, and basic metrology tools

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Steel & Alloy Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Nickel-based materials

What We’re Looking For Required:

• 1+ year of CNC machining experience (school or shop)
• Experience running CNC machines with exposure to setups
• Ability to set tools and understand basic workholding
• Comfort reading G-code and understanding machine movements
• Basic metrology and inspection skills
• Ability to read blueprints

Preferred (Not Required):

• First article inspection experience
• Experience with Haas or Fanuc controls
• Manual machining background
• Mechanical aptitude (automotive, fabrication, robotics, etc.)

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Ameri-Cut Solutions Inc. because:

• You’re not treated like a button-pusher — real skill development is expected
• Hands-on exposure to setups and machining fundamentals
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level machining roles
• Variety of work across multiple industries
• Supportive environment for learning and progression

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $20 – $25 per hour (DOE)

Schedule:

• Day Shift (hours to be confirmed)
• Overtime: As needed

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Growth and skill development opportunities
  (Additional benefits can be added if applicable)

Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly.

Apply now to move beyond basic machine operation and build real CNC setup skills.