CNC Machinist Programmer

Kelly Services; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Irvine, CA is seeking a CNC Machinist to join a premier manufacturing client. You’ll assist with setup, operation, and adjustment of mills, lathes, and CNC Mazak equipment, reading blueprints and job orders to produce parts to tight tolerances.

This first-shift role offers $36–$38 per hour, a safety-conscious team environment, and opportunities to contribute to both R&D and production in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of CNC programming and conventional machining.
• Basic knowledge of metals and measurement techniques.
• Strong teamwork and must-have soft skills.
• Independent, follow procedures, sound judgments in simple tasks.
• Able to work 100% independently from day one.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust mills, lathes, band saws, grinders, and CNC Mazak mills.
• Interpret work orders and blueprints to produce parts or prototypes.
• Perform machining to tight tolerances and inspect operations.
• Plan assignments, lay out work, and set up tool adjustments.
• Identify and repair minor machine malfunctions; ensure part accuracy throughout.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Team player

Tools

Mazak CNC mills

Milling machines

Lathes

Job description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking a CNC Machinistto work at a premier manufacturing client in Irvine, CA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Pay Rate: $36.00 – 38.00/hr

Shift: 1st:M-F6:00 am – 2:30 pm

Why you should apply to be CNC Machinist:

• Work in a safe, professional, and well-organized environment.
  
• Join a reputable industry leader known for advanced manufacturing processes.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to both R&D and production in a collaborative team setting.
  
• Make an immediate impact as a valued member of a growing team.

What’s a typical day as CNC Machinist? You’ll be:

• Assisting with setup, operation, and adjustment of conventional or automatic machines, including mills, lathes, band saws, grinders, and CNC Mazak mill machines.
  
• Interpreting work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials lists, and specifications to produce replacement parts, new parts, experimental apparatus, or prototype equipment.
  
• Performing machining tasks to both ordinary and tight tolerances, checking and inspecting operations against specified requirements.
  
• Planning assignments, laying out work, setting up, operating, and making tool adjustments for various types of numerically controlled and computerized machine shop equipment.
  
• Identifying and repairing minor machine malfunctions as needed.
  
• Ensuring accuracy of settings and quality of finished parts throughout the process.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC programming and conventional machining (must-have).
  
• Possess basic knowledge of various metals and measurement techniques used in machining processes.
  
• Are flexible, patient, and able to work well with others as a team player (must-have soft skills).
  
• Can work independently, follow clearly defined procedures, and make sound judgments in straightforward situations.
  
• Are comfortable completing job duties 100% independently from day one.