About this opportunity
Mego Afek lists this CNC Operator / Machinist opportunity in mcallen, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: CNC Operator / Machinist August 13, 2026
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 insert 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 rotating work zone, bypass safeguards, or continue through an unexplained abnormal condition.
• 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.
How to apply
Submit a résumé describing the specific machines, controls, setups, programming responsibilities, part sizes, materials, threading
work, and inspection equipment you have personally used.
Worksite address
mcallen, TX, 78501, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.