CNC Machine Operator

Kalman Manufacuring - CNC Precision Machining; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 day weekends

Job summary

Kalman Manufacturing in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking experienced CNC Mill Operators for day or night shifts. You will operate vertical and horizontal milling centers, review setup instructions, and inspect parts to ensure quality.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of hands-on milling experience, can read blueprints, set offsets, and work with precision tools. This role emphasizes ISO 9001 compliance and continuous improvement in part processing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience on vertical and horizontal mill machines.
• Ability to set up and run jobs from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand features.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with manual inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate Mill Machining Centers per traveler, setup instructions, drawings.
• Load raw material, fixtures and fixturing as instructed.
• Deburrs and inspects parts per MIR and documentation.
• Flag non-conformances to setup person or Production Lead.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Suggest improvements in part processes and the Mill department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production Lead/Manager.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and governmental regulations.

Skills

Vertical Mill Operations

Horizontal Mill Operations

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Manual inspection

Tools

Dial indicators

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Description

WE HAVE OPENINGS FOR EXPEREINCED CNC OPERATORS ON BOTH DAY SHIFT AND NIGHT SHIFT

DAY SHIFT - Monday through Thursday 6AM to 4:30PM

NIGHT SHIFT - Monday through Thursday 4PM to 2AM

Our machine operators enjoy 3 day weekends!

Kalman Manufacturing of Morgan Hill, California is a Silicon Valley leader in high-precision manufacturing with a diverse customer base, ranging from medical to global positioning systems. We work closely with our customers to design, develop, and process plan products from prototypes through production. Our employees enjoy a great reverse commute to our clean Morgan Hill facility!

Mill Machine Operators are responsible for operating various machines in the Mill Machining Centers.

• Assumes responsibility for operating Mill Machining Centers from written and verbal instructions.
• Reviews traveler, set-up instructions, drawings, inspection forms and any other relevant documentation for each job.
• Follows written and verbal instructions to loads raw material into vises and fixturing.
• Deburrs in process and completed parts per instructions.
• Inspects parts per MIR and other relevant documentation.
• Advises set-up person or Production Lead of any non-conformances or other problems.
• Performs these tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Makes suggestions to Production Lead & Production Manager regarding potential improvements in part processes as well as the Mill department.
• Ensures compliance with ISO 9001 and all governmental regulations.
• Performs other Duties as assigned by the Production Lead and Production Manager.

Requirements

We are looking for Vertical Mill and Horizontal Mill Operators with 3-5 years’ experience.

Senior Operators should be able to manage a job independently after set up from start to finish with little to no supervision and have the required trouble shooting skills to solve problems before resorting to escalation.

Must be able to make their own off-sets and understand different off set types

Must understand cutter comp

Must demonstrate the ability to understand a blue print; comprehend a part and its features from the print

Must be able inspect their own work and demonstrate attention to detail when inspecting parts and recognize cosmetic defects. Demonstrate understand the types of cosmetic failures.

Must have experience with manual inspection tools.