CNC Lead Machinist​/Programmer – Multi-Axis Mills & Lathes; Haas​/Doosan

Position: CNC Lead Machinist / Programmer – Multi-Axis Mills & Lathes (Haas / Doosan)
At a Glance

Company:  Lone Star Silencer

Location:

Midlothian, TX (On-Site)
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  $100,000 – $120,000 per year (DOE)

Shift:  1st Shift | Monday – Friday (Flexible Schedule)
Overtime:  As Needed
Experience Level:  Senior (7+ Years)
Work Authorization:  U.S. Person Required (Defense Manufacturing Environment)
Relocation Assistance:  Considered for the right candidate

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- Why This Role Exists

Lone Star Silencer is growing and looking for a highly skilled CNC machinist/programmer who is ready to take ownership of shop-floor operations and help shape the future of the business.

This role goes beyond simply programming and running machines. The ideal candidate will help drive production, mentor machinists, improve processes, and serve as a trusted decision-maker within a modern defense manufacturing environment.

If you're a strong CNC programmer or setup machinist who has been looking for the opportunity to step into leadership, this could be the next step in your career.

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- The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Program, set up, and optimize CNC mills and lathes

Create, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs using CAM software

Support production scheduling and workflow decisions

Lead and mentor machinists on the shop floor

Improve machining processes, cycle times, and overall efficiency

Select tooling, work holding, and machining strategies

Perform setup verification and prove-outs for new jobs

Ensure operators are properly inspecting and verifying parts

Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues

Help establish best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborate directly with ownership on shop growth and operational decisions

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have significant influence over how the shop operates and scales moving forward.

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- Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with equipment such as:

Mills

Haas UMC-500 5-Axis Machining Center

Haas DN Solutions Mill

Doosan DNM 6700

Multiple Haas and Doosan 3-Axis Vertical Mills

Lathes

Doosan Lynx 2700

Haas ST-20Y

Live Tooling and Sub-Spindle Turning Centers

Controls

Haas Controls

Doosan Controls

CAM Software

Fusion 360

Mastercam

Other CAM platforms as needed

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- Inspection Equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Standard precision inspection equipment

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- Materials You'll Work With

Aluminum

Stainless Steel

Alloy Steels

Other materials commonly used in military and defense applications

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- What We're Looking For Required

7+ years of CNC machining experience

Strong CNC programming and setup experience

Multi-axis milling experience

Lathe experience including live tooling

Ability to edit and optimize CNC programs

Experience using CAM software such as Fusion 360 or Mastercam

Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills

Understanding of production management and workflow optimization

Ability to lead others and make sound shop-floor decisions

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

U.S. Person status due to defense-related manufacturing requirements

Preferred (Not Required)

Previous Lead Machinist, Shop Lead, or Supervisor experience

5-axis machining experience

Defense or military manufacturing experience

Experience helping build processes and shop procedures

Experience mentoring and training machinists

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Lone Star Silencer because:

Modern Haas and Doosan equipment

Fully climate-controlled facility

Stable and growing defense manufacturing business

Low-drama, team-oriented environment

Large percentage of repeat production work

Opportunity to make a real impact on shop operations

Leadership team that values skilled tradespeople

Clear path for career growth and increased responsibility

Ability to help shape the future direction of the company

This isn't a large corporate manufacturing facility. It's an opportunity to join a growing team where your expertise will directly influence production, quality, and long-term success.

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range

$100,000 – $120,000 per year (DOE)

Benefits

Medical Insurance (Company Pays Approximately 80%)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Two Weeks PTO

Paid Major Holidays

Christmas Shutdown Period

Relocation Assistance Considered

Schedule

Monday – Friday

1st Shift

Flexible Hours

Overtime as Needed

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- Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hire

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