Mill Machinist

Job Title:
Mill Machinist
Job Description

As a Mill Machinist, you will operate CNC Mills in a dynamic machine shop environment. You will handle complex projects, machining high-temperature and exotic metals to meet customer specifications. Your role involves setting up, verifying, and operating 3rd, 4th, and 5th axis CNC mills to produce intricate parts.

• Set up, verify, and operate CNC mills to machine complex parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand product specifications.
• Monitor machine operations to detect any problems.
• Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
• Utilize HAAS control, DMG/MORI FANUC based control, and CELEOS X systems.
• Work with HAAS and DMG/MORI machines.

• 5 years of experience in machining and setup.
• Knowledge of CNC programming codes.
• Familiarity with cutting tool feeds and speeds.
• Ability to set up parts independently.
• Understanding of true position tolerance and Cartesian coordinate systems.

• Sound knowledge of feeds, speeds, and material removal process.
• Experience working to close tolerances in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in reading complicated blueprints.
• Experience with tight tolerances, plus or minus .0002.
• Job Boss experience is a plus.

Join a company renowned for tackling complex projects in various sectors like semiconductor, medical device, oil and gas, aerospace, and defense. Benefit from working on challenging and diverse projects with modern CNC equipment. Enjoy stable, full-time employment with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a professional environment that values your skills and contributions.

The position offers openings on the 2nd and 3rd shifts, with initial orientation and QMS training on the first shift for 2-4 weeks. You'll be collaborating with multiple departments, including tooling, saw cut and metal, quality, planning, and estimating. The facility provides a clean, professional shop environment where machinists are trusted to verify their work. Expect to work with modern CNC equipment and bring your own 6‑inch caliper and 1‑inch mic.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
  
  Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.