Machine Operator - CNC Mill Machinist
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator
CNC Mill Machinist
Location:
Poway, CA
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), Non-exempt (hourly), In-Person
Hours:
2:15 PM – 10:45 PM PST
Department:
Mill
Reports To:
Production Manager
About the Role:
The purpose of this position is to support the CNC lathe department's ability to achieve its goals and objectives. This includes the safe and efficient operation of a CNC lathe machine allowing for the achievement of customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities:- Set up and operate CNC machine for the cutting of metallic materials.
- Interpret blueprints, sketches/shop drawings, and engineering specifications.
- Perform tool changes, offsets, and adjustments to maintain part quality.
- Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other metrology tools.
- Maintain tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
- Tool life management.
- Perform basic de-burr or rework of work in-process.
- Make recommendations to optimize and improve assigned processes.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Perform operator maintenance & other duties as assigned.
- Perform all work according to Advanced Machining and Tooling safety standards and comply with all Advanced Machining and Tooling policies and procedures.
- 3+ years CNC Mill experience.
- Ability to work independently on 2nd shift.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
- Experience using G-codes required
- Awareness of general safety, and quality systems.
- Willingness to assist with a variety of tasks in a manufacturing setting.
- Aerospace Experience.
- Experience with aerospace materials (Inconel, titanium, stainless).
- Tool life management experience.
- Ability to read, write and interpret written instructions, blueprints, shop drawings and engineering specifications.
- Experience with 3-axis machine set up.
The hourly pay range for this position is $25 - $40 per hour (depending on experience). This is a permanent, non-exempt (hourly), full-time position. Additionally, 2nd shift employees receive a 10% shift bonus – meaning an employee with a base rate of pay of $30 would be paid $33/hr. as long as they work on 2nd shift.
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- 10 days paid vacation annually
- 5 days paid sick leave annually
- 401K Plan with matching
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
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