Full-Time

CNC Machinist-Programmer

Updated on 8/3/2026

WET Design

WET Design

201-500 employees

Creates water-based immersive environments

Compensation Overview

$40 - $50/hr

Sun Valley, Los Angeles, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD

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Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience programming and running computer numerical control lathes and mills.
  • Extensive hands-on expertise with Mastercam X9 or newer for multi-axis machining and live tooling.
  • High proficiency with Haas and Mazak computer numerical control machines.
  • Proficiency with common machining tools and measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
  • Ability to work with delicate components and large, heavy stock.
  • Strong understanding of shop mathematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  • Ability to work standing and moving throughout an 8–10 hour shift and lift more than 50 pounds regularly.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and learning new technology.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
  • Program, set up, and operate computer numerical control equipment for first-run and repeat production.
  • Take responsibility for computer numerical control mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines with live tooling and a full fourth axis.
  • Independently perform part setups using machining best practices.
  • Program and operate Mastercam X9 or newer for advanced operations, with emphasis on Haas and Mazak machines.
  • Design, fabricate, and refine custom tools, fixtures, and jigs for one-of-a-kind assemblies.
  • Interpret detailed drawings, engineering specifications, and verbal instructions, and suggest improvements for quality or efficiency.
  • Apply shop mathematics and engineering principles to ensure parts are manufacturable, practical, and cost-effective.
  • Inspect work using measuring tools to ensure tight tolerances and exact specifications.
  • Improve processes, maintain a safe workspace, and mentor teammates when needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Haas computer numerical control machines is preferred.

WET Design creates immersive environments that use water, light, movement, and other natural elements to create shared human experiences. The company collaborates with developers, architects, leaders, and visionaries to design, build, and maintain interactive installations that respond to their specific environment and community. Their team combines artists, physicists, architects, and choreographers to conceive projects from concept through lifetime maintenance, ensuring each installation is tailored to its location and audience. Unlike others who offer generic displays, WET focuses on context-driven, people-centered attractions that pull visitors in and draw attention to the space. The goal is to transform spaces into memorable experiences that connect people with their senses and with each other, creating lasting engagement and visibility for the project.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Columbus’s fountain renovation signals continued demand for landmark civic amenities.
  • Destination projects strengthen mixed-use, resort, and casino sales pitches.
  • Nighttime programming creates recurring event revenue beyond static fountain installations.

What critics are saying

  • Flagship wins remain concentrated in a few marquee civic projects.
  • Legacy assets drive reputation, so failures damage new award prospects.
  • Municipal bidders can undercut premium design on capex and procurement price.

What makes WET Design unique

  • WET won Columbus’s Scioto Mile Fountain redesign in 2026.
  • Its portfolio includes Bellagio and Dubai Fountain, iconic reference projects.
  • It designs choreographed water, light, music, and programmable public spectacles.

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Company News

Dugan & Meyers
Jul 23rd, 2024
Project Feature - Scioto Mile Fountain

Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) selected WET Design as the fountain designer, who has designed many notable projects including the Dubai Fountain at the base of the Burj Khalifa and the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas.