Senior CNC Machinist - Complex Milling/Turning (2-5 Axis)

Means Engineering, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Supplemental plans

401(k)

PTO

Year-end shutdown

Clean shop

Advanced equipment

Stable hours

Team environment

Job summary

Means Engineering is a leading contract manufacturer offering integrated design, prototyping, machining, build, testing and delivery under one roof. The CNC machinist role focuses on complex setups, tight tolerances, and delivering high-quality parts across industries.

You will work with cutting-edge equipment in a climate-controlled shop, collaborating with engineering and management to ensure stable, repeatable processes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of advanced machining experience.
• Strong CNC setup expertise; multi-axis preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced CNC milling and turning setup.
• Inspect and verify parts to strict quality standards.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot machining and process issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Management to produce stable, repeatable processes.
• Work with difficult alloys (titanium, molybdenum, stainless steel).
• Edit setup sheets and recommend process improvements.
• Document job activity, time, and nonconformance in ERP.

Skills

Advanced machining

CNC setup

Reading drawings

Tight tolerances

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Job description

Means Engineering is a leading contract manufacturer offering integrated design, prototyping, machining, build, testing and delivery under one roof. The CNC machinist role focuses on complex setups, tight tolerances, and delivering high-quality parts across industries.

You will work with cutting-edge equipment in a climate-controlled shop, collaborating with engineering and management to ensure stable, repeatable processes and continuous improvement.