CNC Operator 3rd Shift

AppleOne Employment Services; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $0.50/hr

Temp-to-hire

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a CNC Operator for a 3rd shift in San Marcos, CA, to support a North County San Diego electronics production facility. The role requires dependable hands-on machining experience with CNC-controlled equipment including laser cutting machines, lathes, and mills.

The operator will read drawings, set offsets, deburr, and inspect parts, ensuring adherence to specifications and production requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications.
• Attention to quality and conformance to tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines and laser equipment to produce parts per specs.
• Load parts, set offsets, deburr, and inspect finished work.
• Read drawings and determine dimensions, tolerances, and setup needs.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust within capabilities.
• Communicate with supervisors and team to resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, orderly workspace and perform basic preventative maintenance.

Skills

CNC operation

Laser equipment handling

Read drawings

Quality awareness

Team communication

Tools

CNC machinery

Laser cutting equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

We are seeking a CNC Operator 3rd Shift for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a machine shop in North County San Diego supporting production for the electronics industry. This role is ideal for a dependable CNC production professional with stable 3rd shift experience and a background operating CNC equipment in a manufacturing environment.

The CNC Operator will work with CNC-controlled equipment, including laser cutting machinery, lathes, and milling machines, to produce quality parts according to drawings, specifications, and production requirements. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values steady work, hands‑on machining, supportive supervision, and the chance to build a long‑term path with a production-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines and CNC‑controlled laser equipment to produce parts that meet customer and quality specifications.
• Load parts, operate controls, set offsets, make simple edits, deburr parts, and inspect finished work for conformance.
• Read and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, and setup requirements.
• Monitor machine performance, detect out‑of‑tolerance conditions, and make adjustments within established capabilities.
• Communicate with supervisors, engineers, quality, production control, and shop personnel to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area while performing basic preventative maintenance on equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $19 to $21+ per hour, depending on experience.
• Shift differential: $0.50 per hour.
• Job type: Temp-to-hire.
• Schedule: 3rd shift, Monday at midnight, Tuesday 12:00 AM through Saturday 8:00 AM.
• Location: San Marcos, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.