Senior 5-Axis CNC Machinist — Complex Prototyping

Jobtome; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% shift differential

On-site work

Job summary

Prototek Digital Manufacturing in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Senior Machinist to program, set up, and run complex CNC jobs across mills, lathes, and multi-axis equipment. You will optimize strategies to improve cycle time, quality, and efficiency while mentoring junior machinists.

The role requires 5-7+ years of experience, strong GD&T skills, and the ability to read blueprints. On-site work with opportunities for growth in a modern shop environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of advanced CNC machining experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply GD&T.
• Experience machining high-tolerance precision components.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and run complex CNC machining jobs.
• Work across CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis equipment (including 5-axis).
• Optimize machining strategies for cycle time, efficiency, and quality.
• Design and implement fixtures and workholding solutions.
• Load, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs at the machine.
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections.
• Mentor junior machinists and support skill development.
• Contribute to quoting, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Problem solving

Education

Machining degree or technical certification

Tools

Fusion 360

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Inspection tools (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Prototek Digital Manufacturing in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Senior Machinist to program, set up, and run complex CNC jobs across mills, lathes, and multi-axis equipment. You will optimize strategies to improve cycle time, quality, and efficiency while mentoring junior machinists.

The role requires 5-7+ years of experience, strong GD&T skills, and the ability to read blueprints. On-site work with opportunities for growth in a modern shop environment.