Level One CNC Machinist

RivCut Inc.; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Paid training and skill development

Job summary

RivCut Inc. is seeking a Level One CNC Machinist in Union City, CA, to operate CNC milling and turning centers for aerospace and other sectors. Responsibilities include loading material, running programs, and performing inspections under experienced machinists’ guidance.

This hands-on role offers growth opportunities within the company and requires a strong work ethic. Compensation ranges from $22 to $28 per hour, with overtime and performance bonuses available.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of CNC operation experience or machining trade school training.
• Familiar with calipers and micrometers.
• A coachable and team-oriented approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Load raw material and run established CNC mill and lathe programs.
• Monitor machine cycles and respond to alarms.
• Perform daily machine checks and follow safety protocols.

Skills

CNC operation experience

Basic shop math

Reliability and willingness to learn

Ability to read engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Run production with confidence. Build your foundation.

Union City, CA · $22 – $28/hour · 0-2 years

Reports to: Level Three CNC Machinist / Shop Supervisor

About This Role

As a Level One CNC Machinist you will operate CNC milling and turning centers on established setups, running production parts for aerospace, defense, medical and automotive clients. You will load material, run programs, make offset adjustments and perform in-process inspections under the guidance of senior machinists.

This is a hands‑on role focused on consistency and learning. We are a startup where everyone gives 110% toward one shared goal, and your craftsmanship directly shapes what we ship.

Level One machinists who consistently hold tolerances and show initiative move up to Level Two, where you own your own setups. At RivCut, people who raise the bar move up fast.

Key Responsibilities

• Load raw material and run established CNC mill and lathe programs
• Monitor machine cycles, respond to alarms and elevate issues to senior machinists
• Perform basic in‑process inspection with calipers and micrometers
• Make simple, guided offset adjustments to hold size
• Deburr, clean and stage finished parts for inspection
• Follow setup sheets and read basic engineering drawings
• Keep tooling, fixtures and the work area organized and clean
• Record production counts and routine quality checks
• Perform daily machine checks: coolant, way lube and chip clearing
• Learn setup, tooling and programming fundamentals from senior machinists
• Follow all safety protocols and OSHA requirements
• Flag tooling, dimensional or quality issues early

Requirements

• 0‑2 years of CNC operation experience or machining trade school training
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings and follow setup sheets
• Familiar with calipers and micrometers
• Basic shop math (decimals and fractions)
• Strong work ethic, reliability and a willingness to learn
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Coachable and team‑oriented
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school or vocational machining certificate
• Any hands‑on CNC or manual machine experience
• Basic familiarity with G‑code
• Exposure to a quality system such as ISO 9001
• Forklift or shop equipment experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Overtime opportunities (time and a half)
• Paid training and skill development
• Modern CNC equipment and cutting‑edge tooling
• Startup culture with performance bonuses and growth opportunities

Additional Information

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours. Overtime available.

Your Growth Path

Every machinist at RivCut moves up a clear ladder. Here is the full path and where this role sits on it.

Learn the craft. Train on CNC mills and lathes under experienced mentors.

From Apprentice to Senior Machinist

Level One CNC Machinist

You are here. Run production parts and sharpen your fundamentals.

Level Two CNC Machinist

Own your setups. Hold tight tolerances on 3 and 4‑axis work.

Level Three CNC Machinist

Lead complex 5‑axis jobs and mentor junior machinists.

Senior CNC Machinist

Lead the floor on the hardest work and own multi‑axis projects end to end.

Program parts from scratch, optimize processes and lead a machining cell.

Shop Supervisor / Manufacturing Engineer

Run the team and daily output or drive tooling and process strategy.

What We Offer

Startup Rewards for Startup Effort

We’re building something from the ground up. The people who go all‑in with us get rewarded — in pay, in growth, and in ownership of their craft.

Competitive Pay

$28–$36/hr + overtime + performance bonuses. We reward results, not just time in a chair.

Full Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage. We take care of the team that builds this company.

Growth Investment

Paid training, certifications, and skill development. We fund your growth because your growth is our growth.

Work Hard, Live Well

Monday–Friday schedule, PTO, and paid holidays. We go hard during work hours and respect your time outside the shop.