CNC Machinist Operator (Lathes)
Wild West Systems Inc., Leander, TX, United States
About the Role
Wild West Systems is building advanced defense weapons for the future warfighter in a fast-paced, high-output environment. We are looking for a mid-level CNC Machinist/Operator who can take ownership of machines, keep them running, and produce high-quality parts with minimal oversight.
This is not a button-pushing role. You will be responsible for setups, offsets, inspection, and keeping production moving.
What You'll Do
Operate CNC and lathes (3-axis)
Perform machine setups, tool changes, and work-holding setups
Adjust and manage offsets to maintain part tolerances
Run production and prototype parts (high-mix, low-volume + production runs)
Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges
Keyence optical inspection systems
Sign off on part quality and take ownership of output
Manage tooling, tool wear, and replacements
Handle coolant systems and chip management
Perform basic preventative maintenance on machines
Identify issues and take action to reduce scrap and improve efficiency
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area (5S mindset)
What We're Looking For (Must-Have)
Experience operating CNC mills and lathes (Okuma, DMG, Mazak, etc.)
Familiarity with controls: Okuma OSP, Fanuc, Siemens (or similar)
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Hold tight tolerances consistently
Set and adjust offsets independently
Experience with 3-axis machining environments
Strong inspection skills (hand tools required)
High ownership mindset – you fix problems, not pass them on
Experience working with urgency, keeping machines running
Nice to Have
Aerospace or defense machining experience
Exposure to lean manufacturing principles
Work Environment
Day shift (primary)
Occasional overtime, late nights, or weekends when needed to hit deadlines
Fast-paced startup environment – priorities shift, speed matters
What Success Looks Like
Machines are running consistently with minimal downtime
Parts are in tolerance without constant supervision
Scrap is minimized and issues are proactively addressed
Work area is clean, organized, and efficient
You take ownership of your machines and output
Work Location
This role is assigned onsite at our Leander, TX facility.
Benefits
We are always looking for good people! Wild West Systems is committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.
Health Insurance: 100% coverage for employees, 90% for spouse/family
Vision and Dental: 100% Coverage
Important Information
All Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
ITAR Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. section 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR.
If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@wws.inc.
This company uses E-Verify to confirm each employee's work authorization.
We do not work with staffing companies, Direct applicants only.
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Wild West Systems is building advanced defense weapons for the future warfighter in a fast-paced, high-output environment. We are looking for a mid-level CNC Machinist/Operator who can take ownership of machines, keep them running, and produce high-quality parts with minimal oversight.
This is not a button-pushing role. You will be responsible for setups, offsets, inspection, and keeping production moving.
What You'll Do
Operate CNC and lathes (3-axis)
Perform machine setups, tool changes, and work-holding setups
Adjust and manage offsets to maintain part tolerances
Run production and prototype parts (high-mix, low-volume + production runs)
Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges
Keyence optical inspection systems
Sign off on part quality and take ownership of output
Manage tooling, tool wear, and replacements
Handle coolant systems and chip management
Perform basic preventative maintenance on machines
Identify issues and take action to reduce scrap and improve efficiency
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area (5S mindset)
What We're Looking For (Must-Have)
Experience operating CNC mills and lathes (Okuma, DMG, Mazak, etc.)
Familiarity with controls: Okuma OSP, Fanuc, Siemens (or similar)
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Hold tight tolerances consistently
Set and adjust offsets independently
Experience with 3-axis machining environments
Strong inspection skills (hand tools required)
High ownership mindset – you fix problems, not pass them on
Experience working with urgency, keeping machines running
Nice to Have
Aerospace or defense machining experience
Exposure to lean manufacturing principles
Work Environment
Day shift (primary)
Occasional overtime, late nights, or weekends when needed to hit deadlines
Fast-paced startup environment – priorities shift, speed matters
What Success Looks Like
Machines are running consistently with minimal downtime
Parts are in tolerance without constant supervision
Scrap is minimized and issues are proactively addressed
Work area is clean, organized, and efficient
You take ownership of your machines and output
Work Location
This role is assigned onsite at our Leander, TX facility.
Benefits
We are always looking for good people! Wild West Systems is committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.
Health Insurance: 100% coverage for employees, 90% for spouse/family
Vision and Dental: 100% Coverage
Important Information
All Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
ITAR Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. section 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR.
If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@wws.inc.
This company uses E-Verify to confirm each employee's work authorization.
We do not work with staffing companies, Direct applicants only.
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