CNC Machinist — Build Complex Parts

CNC Machinist — Build Complex Parts. Grow Your Career. $23–$45/hour, depending on experience and capability | Englewood, Colorado | Full-time

Some machinists spend years loading the same part into the same machine. At Reata Engineering, the work—and your career—can keep moving forward.

We manufacture complex, tight-tolerance parts for aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor and industrial customers. These are parts that matter, made for industries where precision and reliability are essential. They are also the kinds of challenging parts that many other machine shops won’t quote.

Whether you have one year of CNC experience and want to become a setup machinist, or you already know how to take ownership of a complex multi-axis job, we want to talk with you.

Find your next level at Reata

We are hiring CNC machinists across a range of experience levels. Your responsibilities, equipment and starting pay will be based on what you can do today—and we’ll help you build toward what you want to do next.

• If you are developing your skills, you may begin by operating proven jobs, inspecting your work, making offsets and learning increasingly complex setups.
• If you are an experienced setup machinist, you can take ownership of jobs from setup through stable production, including tooling, work holding, first-piece prove-out and troubleshooting.
• If you are an advanced multi-axis or mill-turn machinist, you can work with Mazak Integrex and other sophisticated equipment, combining turning, milling, live tooling and multi-axis operations in a single setup.

You do not need to qualify for the highest level to apply. You need at least one year of CNC machining experience, a solid foundation and the desire to keep improving.

Reata has invested heavily in advanced machining and automation technology, including:

• Mazak Integrex multitasking machines
• Automated 5-axis machining centers
• Horizontal machining centers with pallet automation
• CNC turning centers
• Vertical machining centers
• Swiss turning equipment
• Robots, bar feeders and automated pallet systems

You won’t be limited to running one machine or one type of part forever. As your capabilities grow, opportunities exist to move into more advanced setups, multi-axis machining, programming and process ownership.

Depending on your experience, you may:

• Read prints, travelers and inspection requirements
• Load tools, materials and programs
• Make offsets and monitor tool wear
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges and other equipment
• Plan and complete CNC setups
• Select and qualify tooling, fixtures and work holding
• Prove out programs and produce first-piece parts
• Adjust feeds, speeds and toolpaths
• Interpret GD&T and hold tight tolerances
• Edit Mazatrol or G-code programs
• Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, finish and process issues
• Identify better ways to make parts safely, efficiently and consistently

This is a shop where machinists are expected to think. If you see a better way to make a part, your input matters.

At a minimum, you should have:

• At least one year of CNC machining experience
• Basic blueprint-reading and measurement skills
• Familiarity with tooling, offsets and part inspection
• A commitment to quality and safety
• Reliability, curiosity and a willingness to learn
• The ability to work collaboratively and take ownership of your work

• Independent CNC mill or lathe setups
• Mazak Integrex or comparable mill-turn equipment
• 5-axis or multitasking machining
• Mazatrol, G-code, Mastercam or Esprit
• Complex prints and GD&T
• Tight-tolerance aerospace, medical, defense or semiconductor work
• Troubleshooting and process improvement

You do not need experience with every machine or process listed. We will evaluate where your skills fit today and discuss a path for continued growth.

Starting pay ranges from $23–$45 per hour, based on demonstrated experience and capability:

• Developing CNC machinists: generally $23–$29/hour
• Independent setup machinists: generally $30–$40/hour
• Advanced Integrex, mill-turn or multi-axis machinists:…