3rd Shift CNC Machinist: Precision Milling & Lathes

Randstad USA

Santa Ana (CA)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced CNC Setup Machinist for the third shift in Santa Ana, CA. You will set up CNC lathes, mills, manual machines, and inspection equipment to support high-volume production in a precision environment.

Qualifications include 3 years of CNC machining experience, High School education, and proficiency in blueprint reading. This role offers opportunities to mentor others and work across multiple machines with stringent tolerances.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of CNC machining experience required.
  • Experience with Fanuc, Haas or Mazak controls preferred.
  • Ability to read blueprints and tighten tolerances.

Responsibilities

  • Setup & Operation: perform setups on CNC mills, lathes, manual machines and inspection equipment for production jobs.
  • Process Maintenance: update standard setup procedures for primary processes.
  • Blueprint Reading & Tolerances: read engineering blueprints and tool instructions to hold tolerances.
  • Program Transfers: transfer CNC programs to machine controllers.
  • Quality & Inspection: perform dimensional/visual inspections and document measurements.
  • Training & Mentorship: mentor less experienced machinists on setup techniques and safety.
  • Multi-Machine Operation: run multiple machines concurrently when feasible.

Skills

CNC Mill
Fanuc
Haas
Mazak
3-5 axis
Blueprints
Machining

Education

High School

Tools

CNC Mill
Fanuc
Haas
Mazak
3-5 axis

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced CNC Setup Machinist for the third shift in Santa Ana, CA. You will set up CNC lathes, mills, manual machines, and inspection equipment to support high-volume production in a precision environment.

Qualifications include 3 years of CNC machining experience, High School education, and proficiency in blueprint reading. This role offers opportunities to mentor others and work across multiple machines with stringent tolerances.

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