CNC Machinist — Build Complex Parts. Grow Your Career.

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, workholding, 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.

The machines behind the work

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.

What the work looks like

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 workholding
• 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.

What you should bring

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

For more advanced placement and compensation, we are especially interested in experience with:

• 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.

Pay that reflects what you can do

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: generally $35–$45/hour

Overtime opportunities are available and can meaningfully increase total earnings.

Why build your career at Reata?

• Complex, high-mix work instead of running the same part indefinitely
• Modern equipment with advanced automation
• Opportunities to progress into setups, multi-axis machining, programming and process ownership
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match, including traditional and Roth options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement, training and professional certification opportunities
• Day, night and weekend shift opportunities
• Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates
• A team-oriented environment where people share knowledge and solve problems together

Let’s talk

If you have built a foundation in CNC machining and want to see how far you can take it, apply—even if you don’t check every preferred box.

Tell us:

• Which machines you have worked with
• What types of setups or parts you have handled
• What you know how to do independently
• What you want to learn next

We are interested in where you are today and where you have the potential to go.

Reata Engineering & Machine Works is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon applicable pre-employment screening. In compliance with Colorado law, the compensation range for this position is $23–$45 per hour. Final compensation will be based on qualifications, skills, education and experience.