CNC Operator / Machinist (McAllen)

Position: CNC Operator / Machinist August 13, 2026

Location: McAllen, Texas

Industry: Manufacturing / Oil & Gas

Position summary

Run established production safely and accurately under the technical direction of the Senior CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist,

with a defined path toward setup qualification.

Compensation: $21–$25/hour, depending on CNC lathe experience and demonstrated inspection/setup capability

Minimum qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC machining or machine-operation experience preferred.

• CNC lathe/turning-center experience strongly preferred; Mazak/MAZATROL is a plus, not required.

• Ability to read drawings, work instructions, tolerances, and setup sheets.

• Basic knowledge of tooling, inserts, offsets, speeds/feeds, and precision measurement.

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational CNC training is a plus.

• Reliable, safety-focused, careful, and willing to follow established processes.

Primary responsibilities

• Safely load, run, monitor, and unload established CNC turning jobs.

• Perform approved insert changes and routine tool-offset adjustments within documented limits.

• Inspect first-piece and in-process dimensions; document results and preserve traceability.

• Recognize tool wear, chatter, vibration, chip/coolant problems, unusual noise, and dimensional variation; stop and escalate

when required.

• Assist with chuck, tooling, tailstock, steady-rest, and workholding changes under direction.

• Perform daily pre-start checks, coolant/chip management, housekeeping, and proper shutdown.

• Do not independently create new programs or alter unapproved workholding/processes until trained and authorized.

Safety and physical environment

• Follow guarding, interlock, PPE, lockout/tagout, lifting, and material-handling requirements.

• Never reach into a rotating work zone, bypass safeguards, or continue through an unexplained abnormal condition.

• Use approved lifting equipment for heavy workpieces and tooling.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation

where applicable.

Performance expectations

• Safety and procedure compliance.

• First-pass quality and complete inspection records.

• Stable production, appropriate escalation, and care of equipment/tooling.

• Clear communication and disciplined housekeeping.

Equal opportunity statement

Mego Afek USA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and

individual qualifications, without unlawful discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals.

How to apply

Submit a résumé describing the specific machines, controls, setups, programming responsibilities, part sizes, materials, threading

work, and inspection equipment you have personally used.