3rd Shift CNC Machinist

Kelly Services

Santa Ana (CA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Retirement plan
Holiday pay

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for a 3rd shift in Santa Ana, CA. The role involves setting up CNC lathes, mills, and manual machines, and operating various CNC mills, lathes, and inspection equipment in a production-paced environment.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, reducing tolerances, transferring programs to CNC machines, inspecting parts, documenting measurements, and mentoring junior machinists. Flexibility to work weekends is required.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Experience with CNC mill and lathe setup.

Responsibilities

  • Set-up CNC lathes, mills, manual machines and/or inspection equipment for production jobs.
  • Maintain and update setup procedures for all critical processes.
  • Work from blueprints, job routings and tooling instructions to hold close tolerances.
  • Transfer programs to CNC machines using computer skills.
  • Inspect parts to print including dimensional and visual requirements.
  • Complete documentation for the job including part measurements and shop floor paperwork.
  • Train and mentor less experienced machinists on machine setup.
  • Run more than one machine where cycle time permits.

Skills

CNC setup
CNC milling
CNC turning
Blueprint reading
Inspection skills
Measurement tools
Math skills
Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Brother controls
Haas controls
Mazak controls
Nakamura WY-150
MX-100

Job description

Kelly is currently seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for a 3 rd shift opportunity in the Santa Ana, CA area! The CNC Machinist/Setup role will perform set ups and operate various CNC mills, lathes and manual

machines to support a production-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
  • Set-up CNC lathes, mills, manual machines and/or inspection equipment for production jobs in a responsive manner to support a production paced environment.

  • Maintain, and update setup procedures for all critical processes.

  • Work from blueprints, job routings and tooling instructions to hold close tolerances.

  • Required to use computer skills to transfer programs to a variety of CNC machines.

  • Inspect parts to print including both dimensional and visual requirements.

  • Complete all required documentation for the job including part measurements and shop floor paperwork.

  • Train and mentor less experienced machinists, especially on machine setup.

  • Must be able to run more than one machine where cycle time permits.

  • Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • High School diploma or GED is required.

  • Must possess experience with CNC mill and lathe setup

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
  • Thorough knowledge of machine shop and tool room practices

  • Understanding of machining properties of various metals

  • Knowledge of proper application and operation of CNC equipment

  • Strong math and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to change tools, adjust heights and tool compensations

  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications

  • Proficiency with hand measuring tools and inspection equipment

  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

  • Computer skills to transfer programs to a variety of CNC machines.

Language Skills
  • English (reading, writing, verbal)
Mathematical Skills
  • Basic math skills (add, subtract, divide, multiply)
Other Skills
  • Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holiday hours.

  • Ability to legally work without sponsorship for employment visa status.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with Brother, Haas, and Mazak controls

  • Experience writing or editing machine programs

  • Experience with CNC turning centers and mills - Nakamura WY-150 and MX-100, Brother S700Xd1 and R650X1, Mazak Super Quick Turn 15M, Super Quick Turn 200M, Quick Turn 250, Super Quick Turn 250M, Super Quick Turn 250MY, Super Quick Turn 250MSY, and Quick Turn NEXUS 250, Haas SL10 and Haas VF2.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have occasional bending, squatting, climbing,

and twisting. There will be occasional usage of his/her hands to power grasp and manipulate objects,

tools or controls, and occasional pushing, pulling and reaching above the shoulders. The position requires frequent walking and standing, as well as repetitive usage of hands for simple grasping, fine

manipulation, and reaching below shoulder level. Additionally, this position requires the ability to

occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and frequently lift up to 35 pounds with or without assistance.

Required to wear PPE (ie. Face, foot, eye, hand, and/or hearing protection on plant floor).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in warehouse environment; and will be

exposed to machine shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, cold and heat on frequent basis. The ambient conditions are moderate, and the noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Benefits
  • As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

  • Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

  • As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

  • In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

  • Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

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