CNC Process and Tooling Technologist

100Hires, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced CNC machinist to set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, read drawings, and drive quality through CMMs and precision tooling. You will work with engineering and production to improve throughput and part quality.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3+ years of machining experience with CNC programming knowledge; safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of machining/fabrication experience and practical CNC programming knowledge.
• Training as a machining technician, machine operator, or lathe operator.
• Expert blueprint literacy; strong reading, writing, and math.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machinery, CMMs, FARO Arms, milling machines, and related tooling to manufacture precision parts.
• Read and apply drawings and work instructions to fabricate, prototype, modify, and rework parts, fixtures, and assemblies.
• Diagnose production issues with cross-functional teams; refine processes and implement improvements.
• Execute in-process and final inspections, verifying conformance to customer and industry standards.
• Keep the workspace safe and orderly through equipment care, housekeeping, and procedural discipline.

Skills

CNC Tooling

CNC Programming

Machine setup

Inspection & gauge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC controls: Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Okuma

Job description

Are you the expert who turns complex prints into flawless parts?Join Siemens and help build technologies that move people and industry—safer, faster, and more sustainably. We unite digital intelligence with real-world manufacturing to solve today’s challenges and shape tomorrow. We’re Great Place to Work certified and invest in people who love to innovate.Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: [1] https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.htmlWhy this roleMake immediate impact operating and optimizing CNC equipment to exacting specs.Partner across engineering and production to elevate quality and throughput.Grow your skills with advanced metrology and multi-axis platforms.Your impactSet up and operate CNC machinery, CMMs, FARO Arms, milling machines, and related tooling to manufacture precision parts.Read and apply drawings and work instructions to fabricate, prototype, modify, and rework parts, fixtures, and assemblies.Diagnose production issues with cross-functional teams; refine processes and implement improvements.Execute in-process and final inspections, verifying conformance to customer and industry standards.Keep the workspace safe and orderly through equipment care, housekeeping, and procedural discipline.What you’ll bringHigh school diploma or equivalent.3+ years of machining/fabrication experience and practical CNC programming knowledge.Training as a machining technician, machine operator, or lathe operator.Expert blueprint literacy; strong reading, writing, and math.Proficiency with dial indicators, micrometers, and gauges.Physical realities of the jobFrequent walking, reaching, and ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Regularly climb stairs, steps, and ladders; work at height and overhead when required.Occasionally lift and move up to 40 lbs.Visual demands include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus.Work may occur in non-climate-controlled areas and, at times, in inclement weather.Equipment you might touchCNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Kitamura, Bridgeport, Doosan, Hwachon, ProtoTRAK, Makino, Brother, Hurco, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon, Hyundai - Wia, Takisawa, Doosan, Nakamura, Fuji, Okuma, Haas, Murata, Quick Tech, Samsung, Mazak)CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Index, Eurotech, Tornos, Ganesh, Nomura, Yama-Seiki, Hanwha)CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Matsuura, Mikron, Dmg Mori Seiki, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Hwachon, Kitamura)CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Dmg Mori Seiki, Okuma, Samsung, Doosan, Nakamura, Index, Eurotech, Hwachon, Miyano)Core strengthsCNC ToolingCNC ProgrammingCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverAdvanced Inspection & Gauge MeasurementWhere you’ll work and earnLocation: Sacramento, CAStarting hourly rate: $23.40–$31.66. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.Additional noteThe responsibilities listed reflect the primary scope; as business needs evolve, other duties may be assigned.Legal and complianceUpon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.