Precision Machinist — CNC & Prototyping for R&D

Manpower SD Metro North; California (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower SD Metro North in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Machinist to support fabrication, modification, and maintenance of precision components for atmospheric water production systems. Work includes turning, milling, drilling, and inspection in a collaborative R&D environment.

Qualified candidates have 2–5 years of machining experience, proficiency with CNC (Haas/Mazak), and the ability to read drawings and GD&T. Shift is 1st, weekdays, with pay DOE.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years machining experience in production or R&D environments.
• Experience with manual and CNC machine tools.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM).
• Familiarity with aluminum, stainless steel, plastics.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, drills, grinders).
• Fabricate precision parts to drawings and CAD models.
• Read blueprints and GD&T callouts for tolerances.
• Perform in-process and final inspections with calipers and micrometers.
• Maintain and calibrate machine tools and shop equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve manufacturability.
• Assist mechanical assembly of prototype systems.
• Document machining parameters, work orders, and inspection results.
• Monitor material inventory and communicate low-stock needs.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and follow safety procedures.
• Support production scale-up as volumes increase.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

GD&T reading

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Machining aluminum/stainless/plastics

Education

Machinist apprenticeship

Associate's degree in Machining/Manufacturing

Vocational training

Tools

Haas control

Mazak machines

Job description

Manpower SD Metro North in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Machinist to support fabrication, modification, and maintenance of precision components for atmospheric water production systems. Work includes turning, milling, drilling, and inspection in a collaborative R&D environment.

Qualified candidates have 2–5 years of machining experience, proficiency with CNC (Haas/Mazak), and the ability to read drawings and GD&T. Shift is 1st, weekdays, with pay DOE.