Level Two CNC Machinist

RivCut Inc.; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Paid training and skill development

Job summary

RivCut Inc. in Union City, CA is seeking a Level Two CNC Machinist who will independently set up and operate CNC mills and lathes. The role requires 2-5 years of experience and a strong ability to read engineering drawings.

As part of a startup culture, you will have opportunities for growth, including mentoring Level One machinists and taking on more complex jobs. Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of CNC setup and operation experience.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proven ability to set up jobs independently from a print.
• Comfortable editing G-code and adjusting offsets at the control.
• Reliable, organized and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Perform full in-process inspection with precision tools.
• Mentor Level One machinists on setups and inspections.
• Edit G-code at the control to improve cycle time and finish.

Skills

CNC setup and operation

Reading engineering drawings

G-code editing

Calipers and micrometers

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

Own your setups. Hold the tightest tolerances.

Union City, CA · $28 – $34/hour · 2-5 years

Reports to: Level Three CNC Machinist / Shop Supervisor

About This Role

As a Level Two CNC Machinist you will independently set up and operate 3 and 4-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes, choosing workholding, tooling and offsets to hold tight tolerances across full production runs. You will read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, edit G-code on the fly and own the quality of your parts end to end.

This is a role for a machinist who works independently and takes pride in clean, accurate work. We are a startup where everyone gives 110% toward one shared goal.

Level Two machinists who master complex work and help others grow move up to Level Three, leading the floor on the hardest jobs. At RivCut, machinists who show initiative move up fast.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate 3 and 4-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes
• Plan workholding, tooling and offsets from the print without a setup sheet
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Prove out and run first articles, dialing in offsets to hold tight tolerances
• Edit G-code at the control to improve cycle time and finish
• Perform full in-process inspection with calipers, micrometers, height gauges and indicators
• Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling and finish issues on your own
• Run multiple machines and manage your own job queue
• Write clear setup documentation others can repeat
• Support first-article inspection and quality records
• Mentor Level One machinists on setups and inspection
• Drive small process and cycle-time improvements on your machines

Requirements

• 2-5 years of CNC setup and operation experience
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T
• Proven ability to set up jobs independently from a print
• Comfortable editing G-code and adjusting offsets at the control
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauges and indicators
• Able to hold tight tolerances consistently without supervision
• Solid shop math including trigonometry
• Reliable, organized and team-oriented
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-axis or multi-axis setup experience
• Mastercam or Fusion 360 CAM exposure
• Experience with aerospace materials such as titanium and stainless
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems
• Completed apprenticeship or trade school certificate
• Experience running multiple machines at once
• 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

From Apprentice to Senior Machinist

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.

Level One CNC Machinist

Run production on established setups with growing independence.

Level Two CNC Machinist

You are here. Own your own setups and hold tight tolerances.

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.