CNC Machinist

Jobot; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

HSA

Job summary

An established precision manufacturing company is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist in Placentia, California. The role offers a salary ranging from $30 to $55 per hour and requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include setting up CNC machines, performing inspections, and documenting production data. Strong communication skills and team-oriented leadership are essential. The position is on-site and offers long-term stability in a growing production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead by example and support team performance.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings to determine machining processes.
• Set up CNC machines and run production cycles.
• Perform inspections and ensure quality standards.
• Document and track production data using manufacturing systems.
• Communicate with teams to improve workflow.
• Complete documentation for non-conforming parts.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Technical proficiency in setups

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented leadership

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $30 - $55 per hour.

Hours: 1st shift.

Days: Monday-Friday.

Join an established precision manufacturing company serving highly regulated industries, with an immediate full‑time opening for an experienced CNC Machinist. This on‑site role offers long‑term stability and the opportunity to support a growing production environment.

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (Counseling)
• HSA

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, setup sheets, work instructions, and tool lists to determine machining processes, setups, and specifications.
• Set up CNC machines by installing fixtures, tooling, and attachments; run production cycles per work orders and priorities.
• Perform first‑article and in‑process inspections, make offset adjustments, and ensure tight tolerances and consistent quality.
• Utilize manufacturing systems including ERP, quality management, and machine monitoring tools to document, measure, and track production data.
• Communicate with programmers, leads, and management to improve workflow, minimize downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete required documentation for non‑conforming parts, support root‑cause analysis, and properly store and label fixtures and tooling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC machining experience in a tight‑tolerance, precision manufacturing environment.
• Technically proficient set‑up machinist with the ability to lead by example and support team performance.
• Strong communication skills to effectively guide team members and collaborate with cross‑functional departments.
• Flexible, team‑oriented leader who consistently demonstrates company values and supports a clean, productive work environment.