CNC Machinist Programmer — 1st Shift, Growth & Impact

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

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.