CNC Machinist

AppleOne; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for a direct hire position in Azusa, CA. The role focuses on setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes, reading blueprints, and performing precision inspections to ensure high-quality parts in a productive environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of CNC machining experience, proficiency with precision measuring tools, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the production team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Experience with CNC setup and operation.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Proficient in precision measurement instruments.
• Detail-oriented with a safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes per instructions and specs.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings to produce accurate parts.
• Select tooling, adjust offsets, and fine-tune machines for quality.
• Perform first article and in-process inspections with precision tools.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, quality concerns and machine performance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while meeting production/quality standards.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Quality control

Team collaboration

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Inspection tools

CNC equipment

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for a direct hire opportunity in Azusa, CA. This role is ideal for a skilled machining professional who enjoys precision work, hands‑on problem solving, and producing high-quality parts in a manufacturing environment.

The CNC Machinist will set up, operate, inspect, and troubleshoot CNC mills and/or lathes while supporting production goals and quality standards. This opportunity offers a stable, team‑oriented environment with supportive leadership, clear expectations, and the opportunity to contribute to precision manufacturing work where accuracy and craftsmanship matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes according to work instructions, drawings, and production requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to produce accurate machined parts.
• Select tooling, adjust offsets, and make machine adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Perform first article and in-process inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, quality concerns, tooling problems, and machine performance issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while meeting production and quality standards.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $25.00 to $40.00 per hour.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Location: Azusa, CA.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
• We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
• AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
• We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes in a production manufacturing environment.
• Perform inspections to verify parts meet blueprint, tolerance, and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and quality issues to maintain production flow.
• Use precision measuring instruments to confirm part accuracy and consistency.
• 2+ years of CNC machining experience required, with 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with CNC setup and operation required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with tight tolerances.
• Detail-oriented approach with a strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a production team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading GD&T.
• CNC programming or editing experience.
• Experience with Haas, Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, or similar CNC equipment.

Knowledge of tooling, feeds, and speeds.

Experience with tight-tolerance machining.

Background in aerospace, medical device, or precision manufacturing environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.