Advanced CNC Production Machinist

Siemens Mobility; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, CA, is seeking an experienced machinist to set up and run CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components. You will interpret blueprints, adjust setups, and collaborate with engineers to drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and clean, organized work areas.

This role requires hands-on CNC programming experience and strong measurement skills. Starting hourly wage is in the $23.40–$31.66 range, with earnings tied to experience and location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in machining/fabrication with CNC programming experience.
• Training as a machining technician, machine operator, or lathe operator (required).
• Advanced blueprint reading capability; strong literacy and math skills.
• Experience using dial indicators, micrometers, and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC equipment to produce components to spec.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications to fabricate, prototype, modify, and rework parts, fixtures, and assemblies.
• Team up with engineers and production to troubleshoot, enhance processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform meticulous inspections and measurements to ensure quality and compliance.
• Uphold safety, organization, and equipment readiness through routine maintenance and housekeeping.

Skills

CNC Programming

Blueprint Reading

Quality Inspection

Machining/Fabrication

Physical Endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Build the parts that power progress Imagine you dial in a multi-axis program, verify with a CMM and FARO Arm, and ship a component that helps keep people and goods moving. That’s the impact you’ll have at Siemens-where we merge software, data, AI, and digital twins with real-world manufacturing to create resilient, sustainable solutions. We are Great Place to Work certified and committed to empowering every maker on our floor.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: [1] https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

What you'll do

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC equipment and machining tools to produce precision components to spec.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications to fabricate, prototype, modify, and rework parts, fixtures, and assemblies.
• Team up with engineers and production to troubleshoot, enhance processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform meticulous inspections and measurements to ensure quality and compliance.
• Uphold safety, organization, and equipment readiness through routine maintenance and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in machining/fabrication with hands-on CNC programming experience.
• Training as a machining technician, machine operator, or lathe operator (required).
• Advanced blueprint reading capability; strong literacy and math skills.
• Experience using dial indicators, micrometers, and gauges.

Environment and physical demands

• Frequent walking, reaching, and the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regular climbing of stairs, steps, and ladders; comfortable working on elevated platforms and overhead when needed.
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 40 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close/distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Willingness to work in non-climate-controlled areas and, as required, in inclement weather.

Machines and technologies

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Kitamura, Bridgeport, Doosan, Hwachon, ProtoTRAK, Makino, Brother, Hurco, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon, Hyundai - Wia, Takisawa, Doosan, Nakamura, Fuji, Okuma, Haas, Murata, Quick Tech, Samsung, Mazak)
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Index, Eurotech, Tornos, Ganesh, Nomura, Yama-Seiki, Hanwha)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Matsuura, Mikron, Dmg Mori Seiki, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Hwachon, Kitamura)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Dmg Mori Seiki, Okuma, Samsung, Doosan, Nakamura, Index, Eurotech, Hwachon, Miyano)

Technical focus areas

• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement

Location and compensation

Location: Sacramento, CA

Starting hourly rate: $23.40-31.66. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Important to know

The outline above captures the core scope of work; other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Legal and compliance

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.