Lead Machinist - Aerospace Gears

At a Glance

Company:  Rave Gears

Location:

Seguin, TX
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  $36 – $50 per hour (based on experience)

Shift:  1st or 2nd | Monday - Friday | M-T 6am - 4:30pm or 4:30 - 3am
Experience Level:  Senior (5–10 years)
Work Authorization:  U.S. Person (Citizenship, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylum)

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- Why This Role Exists

This role was created to support Rave Gears continued growth in aerospace gears. As the company expands its ability to produce mission-critical aerospace components, this Lead Machinist role plays a vital part in delivering tight-tolerance parts for space, defense, and hypersonic applications.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Program, set up, and run 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill/mill-turn CNC machines independently

Machine titanium and nickel superalloy gears for aerospace use

Lead and mentor a team of machinists on 1st or 2nd shift

Design fixturing and optimize work holding solutions

Collaborate with engineering on DFM (Design for Manufacturability)

Uphold 5S, safety, and quality standards across the shop floor

Continuously improve processes and support implementation of new tooling and strategies

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- Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines: DMG Mori 5-axis mills and Mori Seiki mill-turn centers

Controls: FANUC

CAM Software:
Mastercam or equivalent

Inspection Tools:
Calipers, micrometers, indicators, CMM, and on-machine probing

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Titanium

Inconel / Nickel Superalloys

Stainless Steel

Aluminum

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- What We’re Looking For

Required:

5+ years of CNC machining experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing

Previous leadership or lead machinist experience

Proficient with multi-axis CNC machining and mill-turn operations

Experience with GD&T, high-speed machining, and on-machine probing

Strong communicator and team-oriented mindset

Preferred:

Familiarity with DMG Mori/Mori Seiki multi axis machines

Proficiency with Mastercam CAM software

Background in titanium or Inconel machining

Experience leading continuous improvement or process development

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Rave Gears because:

You’ll work on real aerospace hardware that goes to space or defense platforms

The shop is clean, modern, and stocked with cutting-edge technology

Machinists are respected as subject matter experts — not button-pushers

You’ll have real input on process improvements and fixturing

Excellent benefits and career development opportunities

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $36 – $52/hr (based on experience)
Pay Notes:
Relocation Assistance Available

Benefits Include:

PTO (Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Options

Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

401(k)

Collaborative, mission-driven culture

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- Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hire

CNC.