Entering the machining trade in Kerrville, TX, typically begins with specialized education and apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Kerrville, TX, machinists can expect to earn an average of $1,580 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Educational pathways include apprenticeship programs, postsecondary education, and on-the-job training, with trade schools and unions offering valuable resources for aspiring machinists.
Job Title: Welders, Fabricators, and CNC Operators Department: Precast : Steel Weld - Fab division Location: Kerrville, Texas Summary: Fabricates and assembles forms and accessories used in the manufacture C & M Precast products. Join our family-owned business in Kerrville, Texas, where hard work, dependability, and a commitment to quality are at the core of our values. We are seeking dedicated Welders, Fabricators, and CNC Operators to join our Precast Division. This role involves fabricating and assembling forms and accessories used in the manufacture of C & M Precast products. While experience is a plus, we are willing to train candidates who are eager to learn and grow with us. Our company prides itself on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, making us a unique and rewarding place to work. Responsibilities • Receive daily tasks from the supervisor for specific projects or daily tasks • Lay out and mark reference points onto components • Fit and assemble components • Weld components, fabricate, and assemble products • Program, set up, and operate CNC machine, using blueprints and production plans to create parts and products • Repair equipment and forms • Design and construct templates • Maintain a clean work environment • Work well with a team and independently, depending on the needs • Must be reliable with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality • Other duties as assigned Qualifications • 2 – 5 years of construction experience is required • Welding experience is preferred but not required • Experience with manual equipment such as presses, plasma cutters, riveting press, brazing machine, and welding machines is preferred but not required • Layout experience is preferred • CNC Machine operation experience is preferred but not required • Ability to lift, push, or pull items weighing 50lbs or more • Ability to stand for long periods of time • Requires frequent climbing, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, and twisting • Able to use tools and equipment Benefits • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid holidays • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • Simple IRA retirement plan
See More Details >>Position: Machine Operator - FT/PT Staffmark is currently hiring Machine Operator for multiple shifts, offering competitive pay ranging from $18 to $35 per hour, with no prior experience required. As a Machine Operator you will: Set up, operate, and maintain machinery to meet production deadlines; Perform regular checks to ensure products meet quality standards; Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machinery is working properly; Work closely with the team to optimize production efficiency. Immediate openings available with comprehensive on-the-job training, ensuring new hires are well-equipped to handle various tasks – Apply Today!
See More Details >>Job Summary All-round creative and hands-on CNC Machinist who can use sketches, pictures, and general ideas, to draw in CAD parts and assemblies to make fixturing, stamping tooling and injection molding for small parts. The CNC Machinist takes their CAD, programs (CAM) and the various CNC equipment to build tooling to assist in the assembly of jewelry or plastic injection molding. The CNC Machinist is part of a team that builds their own prototypes or small batches using CAD/CAM and CNC. Essential Functions •Ability to read measurement equipment such as micrometer, caliper and height gauges. •Operate typical machine shop equipment including but not limited to mills, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders and saws. •Ability to create 3D CAD models, use CAM software to generate toolpaths and able to CNC machine those parts. •Work with minimal supervision and limited detailed drawings or blueprints. •Ability to take initiative and complete projects from CAD to part including inspection with minimal supervision. Minimum Qualifications •High School Diploma or equivalent. •Fluency in CAD/CAM appropriate for the development of fixturing and/or tooling. •5 years of CAD experience in developing machined components. •5 years of experience in CNC machining process development working with 3-Axis, 3+2 Axis, 5-axis milling and CNC Lathe. •Experience in hands-on fabrication for tooling assembly. •Understanding of key metrics and parameters associated with the design of manufacturing processes for machined components. •Demonstrated technical depth in the analysis of, and development of solutions for the challenges in the manufacturing process. •Experience with creating the support and documentation of machine process and validations. •Good overall computer skills and intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook. •Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills. •Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications •Graduation from an accredited technical institution with an Associate degree in machining technology. •CAD experience in developing machined components preferably in a prototype and/or small batch environment. •Expertise in Fusion360 CAM Software. •Expertise in Solidworks CAD Software. •Experience in Solidworks PDM software. •Experience in Plastic Injection Molding. •EDM programming and operation experience.
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