CNC Mill Operator

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Dental, Vision, Life

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) is hiring two experienced CNC Mill Operators to set up and operate CNC milling machines used to produce precision metal parts.

You will read blueprints, use precision instruments, and apply shop math and machining practices to ensure quality and efficiency. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on CNC milling experience in manufacturing, with setup and program loading duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on CNC mill operating experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting up CNC mills, running part programs, offsets/adjustments, and monitoring machining operations preferred.
• Proficiency using common machinist tools and precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Build effective working relationships with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other team members to support production requirements.
• Apply strong CNC machining knowledge and technical skills to support safe, efficient production and continuous improvement.
• Use machinist tools and precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet quality requirements.
• Set up CNC mills, load and run part programs, make necessary machine adjustments, and monitor machining operations.
• Apply knowledge of machine shop practices, shop mathematics, material machinability, and layout techniques.
• Set up and operate CNC milling machines to produce precision metal parts in accordance with drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings using both standard and metric measurements, and convert between measurement systems as needed.
• Perform shop math calculations accurately using standard formulas and a calculator.

Skills

5+ years CNC milling experience

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Machining practices

Quality requirements

Setup CNC mills

Program loading/adjustments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) is seeking two experienced CNC Mill Operator to set up and operate CNC milling machines used to produce precision metal parts. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on CNC milling experience, the ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments, and a solid understanding of shop mathematics, machining practices, and quality requirements.

Key Performance Deliverables:

• Build effective working relationships with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other team members to support production requirements.
• Apply strong CNC machining knowledge and technical skills to support safe, efficient production and continuous improvement.
• Use machinist tools and precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet quality requirements.
• Set up CNC mills, load and run part programs, make necessary machine adjustments, and monitor machining operations.
• Apply knowledge of machine shop practices, shop mathematics, material machinability, and layout techniques.
• Set up and operate CNC milling machines to produce precision metal parts in accordance with drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings using both standard and metric measurements, and convert between measurement systems as needed.
• Perform shop math calculations accurately using standard formulas and a calculator.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on CNC mill operating experience in a machining or manufacturing environment. CNC milling experience is required; certification is not required but a plus.
• Experience setting up CNC mills, running part programs, making offsets/adjustments, and monitoring machining operations preferred.
• Proficiency using common machinist tools and precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

Salary Expectations: $25hr

We offer competitive compensation & benefits package:

• Health insurance (Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)
• 401(k)
• PTO

About HII:

Headquartered in Chatsworth, California, HII is a leading supplier of integrated products, services, and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, government agencies, and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology, the Company develops, manufactures, and supports a broad range of systems for more than one hundred industries, as well as mission‑critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide. We are proud that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce sophisticated solutions using today's advanced technology.

Our corporate, engineering, and manufacturing facilities in Chatsworth, CA and Forsyth, GA encompass more than 625,000 square feet. Our manufacturing operations include state‑of‑the‑art equipment such as CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, automatic press brakes, programmable punch presses, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.

HII combines experienced talent, technical skill, and advanced equipment to serve our customers' needs.

HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including physical, emotional, and mental health), or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [phone]x2200 for assistance.