Senior CNC Machinist: Tooling, Fixtures & Precision

Amtec Staffing; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing staffing agency is seeking a skilled Tool Room Machinist in Santa Clarita, California. The ideal candidate will design, fabricate, and maintain tooling and fixtures, ensuring precise specifications are met. Responsibilities include operating CNC mills and lathes, interpreting engineering drawings, and performing precision measurements. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 5 years of machinist experience, and strong competencies in CNC operations and technical drawing interpretation. This role promotes quality and safety standards while optimizing machining processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a machinist with tool and die design.
• Proven ability to operate CNC mills, lathes, and EDM machines.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate various CNC machines.
• Design and fabricate tooling and fixtures following specifications.
• Troubleshoot machining issues independently to minimize downtime.

Skills

CNC machining

Tool design and fabrication

Problem-solving

Precision measurement

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Machinist certification (NIMS, MSSC, or Haas CNC) preferred

Tools

MasterCam

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

A manufacturing staffing agency is seeking a skilled Tool Room Machinist in Santa Clarita, California. The ideal candidate will design, fabricate, and maintain tooling and fixtures, ensuring precise specifications are met. Responsibilities include operating CNC mills and lathes, interpreting engineering drawings, and performing precision measurements. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 5 years of machinist experience, and strong competencies in CNC operations and technical drawing interpretation. This role promotes quality and safety standards while optimizing machining processes.