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CNC Machinist - Waco, TX at Rizonet Consulting

Rizonet Consulting Waco, TX

Job Description

Summary of Position:
This is a full-time, onsite role at a machining and fabrication facility located in Central Texas, approximately 40 minutes east of Waco, TX. The position requires a CNC Machinist with hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills (both vertical and horizontal). This is not a programming role The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of blueprints, a dependable work ethic, and their own precision measuring tools. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a shop-floor environment and takes pride in producing high-quality, accurate components.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Set up and operate CNC lathes and vertical/horizontal mills for production runs
• Perform minor code edits and adjustments directly at the machine
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise machining tasks
• Use precision measuring tools to inspect finished components for accuracy and quality
• Maintain a clean and efficient work area and follow all safety protocols

Key Skills:
• CNC lathe and mill setup
• Blueprint reading and interpretation
• Use of calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools

Educational & Other Requirements:
• 2+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience
• Must supply your own measuring tools
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Reliable transportation to a Central Texas worksite (onsite only, no remote work)

Location:

This is an onsite role at a full-scale machining and fabrication facility in Central Texas, located approximately 40 minutes east of Waco. Remote work is not available for this position.

Typical mid-level pay: $47k for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$47k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$35k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $65k

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Limited
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-20%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024