Machine Operator/Setup

ZipRecruiter; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in California, True Precision Machining, is seeking skilled Aerospace CNC Machinists. This role involves precision work in state-of-the-art facilities. Join a team that prioritizes innovation and quality and offers a pathway for professional growth in a clean, modern environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in tooling and machine setup and programming.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of machine operations.
• Experience with lathe operation and CAD software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines to produce parts.
• Monitor machines to ensure proper functioning.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Tooling and machine setup

Mechanical knowledge

Programming skills

Basic math skills

Lathe operation experience

Machining processes knowledge

Hand tools usage

Fanuc controls knowledge

Micrometer usage

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Located in Buellton, CA USA

Duties:

- Set up machines according to specifications

- Operate machines to produce parts or products

- Monitor machines during operation to ensure proper functioning

- Perform routine maintenance on machines to keep them in good working condition

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during production

- Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy

- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area

Skills:

- Proficiency in tooling and machine setup

- Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of machine operations

- Programming skills to input commands into the machine's computer system

- Basic math skills for measuring and calculating dimensions

- Experience with lathe operation and CAD software is a plus

- Familiarity with machining processes and techniques

- Ability to use hand tools effectively

- Knowledge of Fanuc controls and programming is

- Experience using a micrometer for precise measurements

Pay: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour; DOE

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Schedule Shifts: Day, Night , or Weekend Available

Company DescriptionTired of working in a dirty, outdated machine shop with no path for growth?
Frustrated by poor management, a lack of recognition, or outdated equipment and technology?

True Precision Machining (TPM) offers a better way forward.

We’re currently hiring skilled Aerospace CNC Machinists to help us grow one of the most advanced and forward-thinking machine shops in California. If you're passionate about precision machining and looking to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

At TPM, we’ve invested heavily in automation, innovation, and employee experience. From a fully automated coolant management system to our climate-controlled, clean production floor, we prioritize both performance and comfort. Our customers demand high-end, tight-tolerance components—and we reward our team for delivering on that promise.

We serve cutting-edge industries including aerospace, defense, medical, and communications, and we’re proud to support both corporations and tech leaders across California’s Central Coast. With in-house engineering, design, and quality assurance, TPM offers a complete design-to-manufacturing solution—and a place for you to grow professionally.

We’re looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in their craft and are ready to work with the best. If you're seeking a clean, modern, and technology-driven environment with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement—you’ve found your next home.Company DescriptionTired of working in a dirty, outdated machine shop with no path for growth?
Frustrated by poor management, a lack of recognition, or outdated equipment and technology?

True Precision Machining (TPM) offers a better way forward.

We’re currently hiring skilled Aerospace CNC Machinists to help us grow one of the most advanced and forward-thinking machine shops in California. If you're passionate about precision machining and looking to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

At TPM, we’ve invested heavily in automation, innovation, and employee experience. From a fully automated coolant management system to our climate-controlled, clean production floor, we prioritize both performance and comfort. Our customers demand high-end, tight-tolerance components—and we reward our team for delivering on that promise.

We serve cutting-edge industries including aerospace, defense, medical, and communications, and we’re proud to support both corporations and tech leaders across California’s Central Coast. With in-house engineering, design, and quality assurance, TPM offers a complete design-to-manufacturing solution—and a place for you to grow professionally.

We’re looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in their craft and are ready to work with the best. If you're seeking a clean, modern, and technology-driven environment with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement—you’ve found your next home.