Lead CNC Programmer / Machinist
PrideStaff · Santa Fe, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at PrideStaff (industrial) in Santa Fe, TX.
- They ask for
- 10+ years
- Tools it names
- GD&T, DOE, Robotics, CNC, Machining, Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 74 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 4+)
Typical $85k–$105k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 47%
- ✓ CNC 37%
- ✓ Tooling 36%
- ✓ Machining 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at PrideStaff
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from PrideStaffAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Experience: 5-10 years
We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Programmer / Machinist to lead our client's production team in Santa Fe, Texas. This is a "cradle-to-grave" role requiring a craftsman who can help lead projects from digital models to finished, high-precision components. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader possessing a deep understanding of both Milling and Lathe operations and is proficient in generating efficient code using EdgeCam and Fusion 360 .
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Programming: Develop, test, and optimize CNC programs for complex valve components using EdgeCam and Fusion 360 .
- ◆Setup & Operation: Perform full setups and operations on Doosan and Mori Seiki multi-axis mills and lathes.
- ◆Tooling & Fixturing: Select appropriate cutting tools, attachments, and fixtures; design custom work-holding solutions as needed.
- ◆Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) specifications.
- ◆Optimization: Edit G-code at the machine (Fanuc controls) to improve cycle times, tool life, and part quality.
- ◆Quality Control: Inspect first-article and finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure high-quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Experience: 5–10 years of professional CNC machining and programming experience.
- ✓Machinery: Proven expertise in setting up and running Doosan and Mori Seiki equipment.
- ✓Software: Proficiency in EdgeCam (primary) and Fusion 360 for toolpath generation and 3D modeling.
- ✓Versatility: Must be equally comfortable with Lathe (Turning) and Mill operations.
- ✓Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of speeds/feeds for various metals (stainless steel, carbon steel, and exotic alloys common in manufacturing).
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Lead CNC Programmer / Machinist
Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM
Pay Rate: $35+/hr DOE
Location: Santa Fe, TX
Preferred Skills
- +Experience in the Oil & Gas or Valve manufacturing industry.
- +Familiarity with Fanuc and/or MAPPS controls.
- +Ability to mentor junior machinists and troubleshoot complex programming issues on the fly.
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