CNC Machine Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

Company-paid long-term disability

Health insurance

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Camarillo, CA seeks an experienced CNC Machine Technician for a direct hire. You will set up and optimize CNC milling/turning on HAAS and Matsuura centers, support programmers, and ensure high-precision parts meet specs. This hands-on role requires strong problem-solving, teamwork with quality and engineering, and a safety‑focused mindset.

Direct hire opportunity with pay $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. Benefits include health, vacation, and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CNC setup experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with vertical and horizontal mills.
• Ability to read GD&T and customer requirements.
• Strong measurement skills with calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and support CNC machining jobs on vertical and horizontal machining centers, including mills and related equipment.
• Assist the machine shop manager and programmers with job setup, process optimization, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Machine castings and hog outs while ensuring parts meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Work closely with quality, engineering, programming, and manufacturing teams to exchange technical information and resolve production issues.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify part dimensions and support inspection requirements.
• Maintain organized, safe, and efficient machining practices in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

CNC setup

Milling & turning

GD&T understanding

Precision inspection

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

HAAS CNC machines

Calipers

Micrometers

CAM software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced CNC Machine Technician for a direct hire opportunity in Camarillo, CA. This role supports a precision manufacturing environment that supplies aluminum and zinc castings and machined components to demanding industries, including medical, aerospace, and defense.

The CNC Machine Technician will play a key role in setting up, optimizing, and supporting CNC milling and turning operations on advanced HAAS and Matsuura machining centers. This is a strong opportunity for a hands‑on machining professional who enjoys solving problems, improving setups, working closely with programmers and quality teams, and producing high‑quality precision parts.

This company offers a stable manufacturing environment with supportive leadership, teamwork across machining, engineering, and quality, and the opportunity to work with sophisticated equipment including 5‑axis machining centers and pallet‑changing systems. Candidates who take pride in craftsmanship, accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement will be well positioned for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and support CNC machining jobs on vertical and horizontal machining centers, including mills and related equipment.
• Assist the machine shop manager and programmers with job setup, process optimization, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Machine castings and hog outs while ensuring parts meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Work closely with quality control, engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing teams to exchange technical information and resolve production issues.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify part dimensions and support inspection requirements.
• Maintain organized, safe, and efficient machining practices in a fast‑paced production environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Pay range: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.
• Location: Camarillo, CA.
• Benefits include vacation pay and holiday pay.
• Company‑paid long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Health insurance with company and employee participation.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Set up CNC machining jobs and support daily production on vertical and horizontal machining centers.
• Assist with troubleshooting, process improvement, tooling support, and machining of castings and hog outs.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, programming, and manufacturing teams to ensure parts meet customer requirements.
• Use precision inspection tools to confirm dimensions and support quality standards.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of CNC setup experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with vertical and horizontal mills required.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments, including calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to understand GD&T callouts and customer requirements.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling applications, and setup best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with shop leadership, programmers, quality teams, and engineering personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CNC lathes.
• Ability to program, design, and make fixtures.
• Experience programming HAAS CNC machines.
• Experience using CAM software.

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