Operator 1 (52043)

Haas Automation; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Haas Automation in Oxnard, CA is seeking an entry‑level CNC Operator I to operate CNC or manual machines under supervision, loading parts, reading basic blueprints, and following electronic work instructions.

The position offers hourly pay from $20.00 to $26.00, requires willingness to relocate to Henderson, NV, and emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of CNC or manual machine operation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of basic measuring instruments.
• Safety-focused and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety requirements within the department.
• Follow daily and weekly schedules.
• Read and follow work instructions displayed electronically (iPad).
• Find basic diameters and dimensions on a blueprint.
• Correctly load and unload parts.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify part integrity.
• Maintain machines (oils, coolant, filters, and cleanliness).
• Operate material handling equipment as needed (forklifts, pallet jack, cranes).
• Employees must report any damage to a supervisor or manager.

Skills

Read blueprints

Safety compliance

English language

CNC operation experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Calipers / measuring tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Oxnard, CA 93030

Salary Range: $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Summary

CNC Operator 1 Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00/ Hr.

Must be willing to relocate to Henderson, NV

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world‑class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high‑tech career opportunities available.

Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing Team, and Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

Operator 1 operates CNC or manual machines while supervised.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow safety requirements within the department.


• Follow daily and weekly schedules.


• Find, read & follow work instructions displayed electronically (iPad).


• Find basic diameters and dimensions on a blueprint.


• Correctly load and unload parts.


• Use precision measuring instruments to verify part integrity.


• Maintain machines (oils, coolant, filters, and cleanliness).


• Must be able to operate both powered and non-powered material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jack, cranes, and mobile straddle stacker lift.

Employees must report any damage to a supervisor or manager.

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escape any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.


• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervised Employees

This job does not have any supervisory activities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) credential such as general education degree (GED) is required, plus an additional one to three months related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Major

Other

Minimum Years of Experience

1-3 years

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and safety rules; such as work instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.

Mathematical Skills

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. May need to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding in order to carry out written, oral, and/or diagram instruction forms. Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

Physical Activity

• Sitting: Occasionally


• Standing: Frequently


• Walking: Occasionally


• Bending (neck): Frequently


• Bending (waist): Rarely


• Squatting: Frequently


• Twisting (neck): Frequently


• Twisting (waist): Frequently


• Climbing: Frequently


• Kneeling: Frequently


• Crawling: Frequently


• Reaching (above shoulder level): Frequently


• Reaching (below shoulder level): Frequently

Hand Use

• Repetitive use of hand: Frequently


• Simple grasping: Frequently


• Power grasping: Frequently


• Fine manipulation: Frequently


• Pushing & Pulling: Frequently

Vision

• Close vision: Yes


• Distance vision: Yes


• Color vision: Yes


• Peripheral vision: Yes


• Depth perception: Yes


• Adjust focus: Yes

Lifting Requirements

• 0-10 lbs.: Frequently


• 11-25 lbs.: Frequently


• 26-50 lbs.: Frequently


• 51-60 lbs.: Occasionally


• 61+ lbs.: Occasionally

Equipment Use

This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Work Environment

Noise Level

The noise level in the work environment is usually: Loud

Work Environment Details

• This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment: Never


• Employee will work around machining or on the production floor: Constantly


• Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration: Frequently


• Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles: Frequently


• Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat: Frequently


• Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock: Rarely