CNC Machinist

Leoforce; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Leoforce in Whittier, CA is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to manufacture precision components. You will read blueprints and GD&T, perform tool changes, offsets, and first article inspections.

Collaborate with engineering and production to meet deadlines in a safety-focused environment. You will work with aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other specialty metals while maintaining tight tolerances and high quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing complete machine setups independently.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes to manufacture precision components.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Perform machine setups, tooling changes, offsets, and first article inspections.
• Monitor production while maintaining tight tolerances and exceptional quality standards.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, and indicators.
• Make tool wear adjustments and program edits at the machine when necessary.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements.
• Work with aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other specialty metals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet customer deadlines.

Skills

3+ years CNC machining

Read blueprints & GD&T

Complete machine setups independently

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection (micrometers, calip

Timers/offset adjustments

Tools

Fanuc

Haas

Mazatrol

Okuma

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Job description

CNC Machinist

Whittier,CA, US

6936125

5 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $35 - $42 per hour

Job Details

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes to manufacture precision components.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Perform machine setups, tooling changes, offsets, and first article inspections.
• Monitor production while maintaining tight tolerances and exceptional quality standards.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, and indicators.
• Make tool wear adjustments and program edits at the machine when necessary.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements.
• Work with aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other specialty metals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet customer deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing complete machine setups independently.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Experience with Fanuc, Haas, Mazatrol, Okuma, Siemens, or Mitsubishi controls.
• Experience machining aerospace, medical, defense, automotive, or precision components preferred.
• Knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, workholding, and cutting parameters.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to maintain close tolerances while meeting production goals.

A bit about us:

We are a manufacturing company serving customers with highly engineered products and solutions where quality, reliability, and compliance are critical. Our teams work closely across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to solve complex quality challenges, improve processes, and deliver products that meet demanding technical and regulatory requirements.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Career Growth: Opportunity to take ownership of quality across multiple product lines and work directly with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers
• Technical Environment: Hands-on exposure to aerospace-quality systems, manufacturing processes, customer requirements, and continuous improvement
• Collaborative Work Environment: Partner closely with Product Group Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, suppliers, and customers
• Work-Life Balance: Primarily office/manufacturing environment with the factory floor located within the same facility

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