At a Glance
Company: Rave Gears
Location: Seguin, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $36 - $50 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: 1st or 2nd Monday - Friday M-T 6am - 4:30pm or 4:30 - 3am
Experience Level: Senior (5-10 years)
Work Authorization: U.S. Person (Citizenship, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylum)
Why This Role Exists
This role was created to support Rave Gears continued growth in aerospace gears. As the company expands its ability to produce mission-critical aerospace components, this Lead Machinist role plays a vital part in delivering tight-tolerance parts for space, defense, and hypersonic applications.
The Work You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
Program, set up, and run 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill/mill-turn CNC machines independently Machine titanium and nickel superalloy gears for aerospace use Lead and mentor a team of machinists on 1st or 2nd shift Design fixturing and optimize workholding solutions Collaborate with engineering on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) Uphold 5S, safety, and quality standards across the shop floor Continuously improve processes and support implementation of new tooling and strategies
Machines, Controls & Software
You'll work with equipment such as:
Machines: DMG Mori 5-axis mills and Mori Seiki mill-turn centers Controls: FANUC CAM Software: Mastercam or equivalent Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, CMM, and on-machine probing
Materials You'll Work With
Titanium Inconel / Nickel Superalloys Stainless Steel Aluminum
What We're Looking For
Required:
5+ years of CNC machining experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing Previous leadership or lead machinist experience Proficient with multi-axis CNC machining and mill-turn operations Experience with GD&T, high-speed machining, and on-machine probing Strong communicator and team-oriented mindsetPreferred:
Familiarity with DMG Mori/Mori Seiki multi axis machines Proficiency with Mastercam CAM software Background in titanium or Inconel machining Experience leading continuous improvement or process development
Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Rave Gears because:
You'll work on real aerospace hardware that goes to space or defense platforms The shop is clean, modern, and stocked with cutting-edge technology Machinists are respected as subject matter experts - not button-pushers You'll have real input on process improvements and fixturing Excellent benefits and career development opportunities
Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $36 - $52/hr (based on experience)
Pay Notes: Relocation Assistance Available
Benefits Include:
PTO (Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement) Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA/FSA Options Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance 401(k) Collaborative, mission-driven culture
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Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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