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CNC Operator / Machinist
Job Description
Between $21.00 and
$25.00
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Hidalgo County $12.18 - $21.66 Per hour CNC Operator / Machinist
MEGO AFEK USA LLC
Occupation:
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Location:
Mcallen, TX - 78503-7791
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift
Posted:
09/14/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/17/2026
Expires:
10/14/2026
Job #: 17068464
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
24 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Help for .
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
CNC Operator / Machinist
Location:
McAllen, Texas
Industry:
Manufacturing / Oil & Gas Position summary
Run established production safely and accurately under the technical direction of the Senior CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist, with a defined path toward setup qualification.
Compensation:
$21-$25/hour, depending on CNC lathe experience and demonstrated inspection/setup capability Minimum qualifications
2+ years of CNC machining or machine-operation experience preferred.
CNC lathe/turning-center experience strongly preferred; Mazak/MAZATROL is a plus, not required.
Ability to read drawings, work instructions, tolerances, and setup sheets.
Basic knowledge of tooling, inserts, offsets, speeds/feeds, and precision measurement.
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational CNC training is a plus.
Reliable, safety-focused, careful, and willing to follow established processes. Primary responsibilities
Safely load, run, monitor, and unload established CNC turning jobs.
Perform approved changes and routine tool-offset adjustments within documented limits.
Inspect first-piece and in-process dimensions; document results and preserve traceability.
Recognize tool wear, chatter, vibration, chip/coolant problems, unusual noise, and dimensional variation; stop and escalate when required.
Assist with chuck, tooling, tailstock, steady-rest, and workholding changes under direction.
Perform daily pre-start checks, coolant/chip management, housekeeping, and proper shutdown.
Do not independently create new programs or alter unapproved workholding/processes until trained and authorized. Safety and physical environment
Follow guarding, interlock, PPE, lockout/tagout, lifting, and material-handling requirements.
Never reach into a rota9ng work zone, bypass safeguards, or continue through an unexplained abnormal condi9on.
Use approved lifting equipment for heavy workpieces and tooling.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation where applicable. Performance expectations Safety and procedure compliance.
First-pass quality and complete inspection records.
Stable production, appropriate escalation, and care of equipment/tooling.
Clear communication and disciplined housekeeping. Equal opportunity statement
Mego Afek USA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without unlawful discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals.