CAM/CNC Programmer or CNC Machinist

IT Resource Hunter; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Resource Hunter is seeking a CNC Machinist for Morgan Hill, CA, to operate and set up 5-axis CNC machines on-site. You will load programs, select tooling, and verify work holding while interpreting drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities include first-article/in-process inspections, adjusting offsets, monitoring performance, and maintaining quality and safety standards in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T to tight tolerances.
• Experience performing first-article and in-process inspections.
• Proficient in selecting tooling and setting up 5-axis machines.
• Skilled in setting offsets and adjusting feeds/speeds for efficiency.
• Committed to safety, quality, and organized work areas.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 5-axis CNC machines, load programs, and select tooling.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T, verify with first-article checks.
• Perform in-process inspections and adjust offsets for accuracy.
• Monitor machine performance, troubleshoot issues, document results.
• Collaborate with engineering, programming, and quality teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and accurate records.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings & GD&T

First-article / in-process inspections

Feeds & speeds optimization

Teamwork & communication

Safety & quality focus

Education

Technical training / apprenticeship in machining

Tools

5-axis CNC machines

Matsuura

Haas

YCM

Doosan

Job description

Job Title: CNC Machinist/ 5 axis CNC machinist

Employment type: Fulltime

Location: Morgan Hill, CA

Salary: attractive salary range + benefits

This is a full-time, on-site CNC Machinist (also known as a Machinist or Machine operator) role based in Morgan Hill, CA. The CNC Machinist will be responsible for setting up and operating 5-axis CNC machines, including loading programs, selecting tooling, and verifying proper work holding. As an experienced CNC programmer , day-to-day tasks include interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints, performing first-article and in-process inspections, and making necessary adjustments to maintain tight tolerances and surface finish requirements. This hands-on machine operator position involves monitoring machine performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with other team members and quality teams to optimize machining processes. The machinist will also maintain a clean and safe work environment, follow all safety protocols, and document production information and quality checks as required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a CNC Machinist setting up and operating 5-axis CNC machines, including Matsuura, Haas, YCM, Doosan, tooling selection, workholding, and program loading.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T, backed by expert-level CNC programmer capabilities for optimizing machine paths.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) utilized daily by every skilled Machine operator for first-article and in-process inspections.
• Demonstrated skill as a professional Machinist in troubleshooting machining issues, adjusting offsets, and optimizing feeds and speeds for efficiency and quality.
• Commitment to workplace safety, equipment care, and maintaining an organized, clean work area suitable for high-precision manufacturing.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, allowing the CNC Machinist to work collaboratively with engineering, programming, and quality personnel.
• Prior experience in a precision manufacturing environment; background as a CNC programmer or Machine operator in aerospace, medical, or high-tolerance industries is beneficial.
• Relevant technical training, apprenticeship, or coursework in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field for this machinist role is preferred.