CNC Horizontal Mill Operator

Kalman Manufacturing Inc; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kalman Manufacturing, located in Morgan Hill, CA, is seeking an experienced CNC operator to run 4-axis and 5-axis milling work. The role focuses on CNC horizontal milling with independent job ownership after setup, offset adjustments, and tight quality control.

You will operate sophisticated Mori Seiki horizontal mills and collaborate with a small team in a modern, family-owned shop. The position offers a day shift on a four-ten schedule, with a strong emphasis on precision, problem solving, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC machining or CNC machine operating experience.
• Experience operating CNC horizontal mills.
• Ability to independently run a job after setup.
• Ability to make and adjust offsets.
• Understanding of cutter compensation.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to inspect your own work.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to recognize dimensional and cosmetic defects.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC horizontal machining centers.
• Independently manage jobs from start to finish after setup.
• Make and adjust machine offsets.
• Understand and apply different offset types.
• Work with cutter compensation.
• Read and interpret blueprints and part features.
• Inspect your own parts throughout the machining process.
• Identify dimensional and cosmetic defects.
• Troubleshoot machining issues before escalating them.
• Maintain high standards for precision and part quality.
• Communicate effectively with the production team.

Skills

CNC milling

Offsets

Blueprint reading

Inspection

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Job description

At a Glance

Company: Kalman Manufacturing
Location: Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Pay: $23–$27/hr
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift | Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Experience: 3+ Years CNC Horizontal Mill Operating Experience
Machines: 4-Axis CNC Horizontal Mills
Machine Brands: Mori Seiki NH5000 • Mori Seiki NH4000

Why Join Kalman Manufacturing?

If you’re an experienced CNC operator who can take ownership of a job and keep production moving without constant supervision, Kalman Manufacturing offers a strong opportunity in a modern Silicon Valley machine shop.

Kalman has been in business for more than 38 years and operates a 42,000-square-foot precision manufacturing facility in Morgan Hill. The shop has more than 40 CNC machines, including extensive 4- and 5-axis capabilities used to produce precision components for medical device, aerospace, instrumentation, automotive and other demanding industries.

This position focuses specifically on CNC horizontal milling. You’ll work independently once a job is set up, make offsets, monitor tooling and part quality, inspect your own work and troubleshoot issues before they become bigger problems.

Even better, the day shift runs four 10-hour days — giving you a three-day weekend every week.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate CNC horizontal machining centers
• Independently manage jobs from start to finish after setup
• Make and adjust machine offsets
• Understand and apply different offset types
• Work with cutter compensation
• Read and interpret blueprints and part features
• Inspect your own parts throughout the machining process
• Identify dimensional and cosmetic defects
• Troubleshoot machining issues before escalating them
• Maintain high standards for precision and part quality
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the production team

Machines & Equipment

Kalman operates an extensive CNC machining department with dedicated horizontal machining capacity.

Relevant equipment for this role includes:

• Mori Seiki NH5000 4-Axis Horizontal Machining Centers
• Mori Seiki NH4000 4-Axis Horizontal Machining Center
• Multi-pallet horizontal machining systems
• High-capacity tooling configurations

Kalman’s broader facility includes more than 40 CNC machines, with extensive 4-axis, 5-axis, mill-turn and automated machining capabilities.

Shop Highlights

• 38+ years in precision manufacturing
• 42,000-square-foot facility
• 40+ CNC machines
• Extensive 4- and 5-axis machining capabilities
• Modern CNC equipment and automation
• Medical device and aerospace work
• Prototype and production machining
• Four-day workweek
• Three-day weekends
• Clean, professional, family-owned work environment

Materials You’ll Work With

Kalman routinely machines a wide variety of metals and engineered plastics, including:

• Aluminum
• Stainless steel
• Titanium
• Zirconium
• PEEK
• Delrin
• Ultem 1000
• Hydex
• PVC

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 3+ years of CNC machining or CNC machine operating experience
• Experience operating CNC horizontal mills
• Ability to independently run a job after setup
• Ability to make and adjust offsets
• Understanding of cutter compensation
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to inspect your own work
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to recognize dimensional and cosmetic defects
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable, organized and able to communicate effectively
• Positive attitude and team-first approach

Why You’ll Like Working Here

This is a good fit for an experienced CNC operator who wants independence without giving up the stability and resources of a well-established shop.

You’ll work with modern CNC equipment, produce precision components for demanding industries and be trusted to manage your work with minimal supervision.

And with a Monday-through-Thursday day shift, you’ll have a three-day weekend every week.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay: $23–$27/hr

Benefits:

• 100% of employee health insurance premium paid on a Silver health plan
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Schedule:
Monday–Thursday
6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Four 10-hour shifts
Three-day weekends

About Kalman Manufacturing

Kalman Manufacturing is a precision CNC manufacturer located in Morgan Hill, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley.

With more than 38 years in business, Kalman has grown into a 42,000-square-foot manufacturing operation with more than 40 CNC machines, including extensive 4- and 5-axis milling and turning capabilities.

The company supports industries including medical device, aerospace, instrumentation and automotive, producing everything from individual precision components to complex mechanical assemblies.

Kalman continues to invest in CNC technology, automation, process engineering and manufacturing efficiency while maintaining the culture of a family-owned business.