CNC Programmer – 3-Axis Milling​/Setup; Haas​/Mastercam

Position: CNC Programmer – 3-Axis Milling / Setup (Haas / Mastercam)
At a Glance

Company:  Safespill Systems LLC

Location:

Houston, TX (On-Site)
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  $110,000 – $130,000 per year (based on experience)

Shift:  Day Shift | Typical 40-hour workweek
Overtime:  As Needed
Experience Level:  Senior (5+ years preferred)
Work Authorization:  Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Published:  April 22, 2026

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- Why This Role Exists

This role exists because Safespill is growing, production is expanding, and the machining team needs a strong technical resource who can improve programming, setups, and machining processes over time.

At Safespill, this position plays a key role in producing aluminum components used in environmentally safe fire protection systems for military and commercial aircraft hangars. This is not just a “post code and move on” programming role. It is a hands-on position focused on programming, setup support, process improvement, and helping the shop run cleaner, faster, and more consistently.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Program CNC milling and router jobs for Haas machines using Inventor CAM, Fusion 360, or Mastercam

Set up and support production on Haas VF10, Haas VF2, and Haas GR510 router platforms

Develop efficient and repeatable machining processes for 3-axis aluminum parts

Optimize toolpaths, tooling, work holding, and setups to improve cycle times and consistency

Troubleshoot machining and setup issues on the shop floor

Support process improvements that reduce wasted time and improve repeatability

Work closely with production to ensure parts are machined accurately and delivered on schedule

Serve as a technical resource in the shop through strong programming and setup knowledge

Maintain a clean, organized, and disciplined machining environment

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- Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

Haas VF10

Haas VF2

4x Haas GR510 routers

Manual mill for occasional support work

Controls:

Haas

CAM Software:

Inventor CAM

Fusion 360

Mastercam

Inspection Tools:

Standard shop inspection tools as needed for setup verification and in-process checks

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Aluminum

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- What We’re Looking For

Required:

Strong CNC programming experience in a milling environment

Hands-on setup experience with CNC milling machines

Strong 3-axis machining experience

Experience machining aluminum parts

Comfortable programming and supporting Haas machines

Ability to improve processes, troubleshoot issues, and think critically

Strong understanding of tooling, setups, and machining efficiency

Organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented approach to shop work

Team-oriented mindset with low ego and willingness to support the broader operation

Preferred:

Experience with Inventor CAM, Fusion 360, or Mastercam

Experience programming large-format router or gantry-style machines

Background in a fast-paced production manufacturing environment

Strong process improvement mindset with the ability to refine workflows over time

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Safespill because:

The work is meaningful and tied to real-world aerospace and defense applications

The shop is clean, organized, and disciplined

The company values practical process improvement and technical problem-solving

There is room to make an impact without needing to move into people management

Benefits are strong, including stock options and fitness perks

The culture is direct, team-oriented, and focused on quality

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:  $110,000 – $130,000 per year (DOE)

Benefits:

Four weeks of paid vacation, with additional weeks after two and four years of employment

Health insurance with a monthly allowance toward the premium

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Free membership to Safespill Cross Fit and Barbell Club

Stock options package, earned not given

Schedule:

Day shift

Typical 40-hour workweek

Overtime:

As needed

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- Apply

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