Experienced CNC Mill Machinist / Programmer

Experienced CNC Mill Machinist / Programmer

Pay: $32–$40/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Location: San Diego, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Work Location: In Person

About the Position

We are a small precision machine shop in San Diego looking for an experienced CNC Mill Machinist / Programmer to join our team.

We specialize in precision machining, prototypes, and short-run production. As a small shop, every team member plays an important role in producing quality parts and keeping jobs moving efficiently.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving machining problems, and can take ownership of a job from blueprint to finished part.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in CNC programming, setup, machining, troubleshooting, and inspection and be comfortable working independently with limited supervision.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Day shift
• Overtime may be required when needed based on production requirements

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate 3-axis CNC mills
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot CNC programs using Mastercam
• Make program, tool, and offset adjustments at the machine as needed
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, GD&T, and job specifications
• Select appropriate tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and machining methods
• Set tools, establish work offsets, perform tool changes, and complete prove-outs
• Machine precision parts involving multiple operations and setups
• Perform in-process inspection and First Article Inspection (FAI) when required
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment to verify parts
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and setup issues
• Make necessary adjustments to produce parts that meet drawing requirements
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Take proper care of machines, tooling, and shop equipment
• Communicate job status, problems, and material or tooling needs
• Meet established quality and production requirements
• Follow shop procedures and safety requirements
• Perform other related duties as needed

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of CNC mill programming and setup experience
• Strong experience machining precision parts
• Ability to independently set up and operate CNC mills
• Ability to write, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, tolerances, and GD&T
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment
• Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and machining processes
• Ability to troubleshoot machining problems and make appropriate adjustments
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to prioritize work and meet quality and production requirements
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work

Preferred

• Mastercam programming experience
• Haas or similar CNC control experience
• Prototype and short-run production experience
• First Article Inspection (FAI) experience
• Experience machining a variety of materials and part geometries

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced CNC Mill Machinist / Programmer who can take ownership of jobs from start to finish.

The right candidate should be comfortable reviewing a drawing, planning the machining process, creating or modifying programs, selecting tooling and workholding, setting up the machine, proving out the program, machining the part, and verifying the finished product.

You should be able to recognize and troubleshoot machining issues, make appropriate adjustments, and maintain quality throughout the job.

This position requires someone who is experienced, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. You should be able to make sound machining decisions, manage your assigned work, and communicate concerns when something needs attention.

We value machinists who take pride in their workmanship, care about producing accurate parts, and take responsibility for the quality of the work they produce.

What We Offer

• $32–$40/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Monday–Friday day-shift schedule
• Variety of precision machining, prototype, and short-run production work
• Opportunity to take ownership of jobs from programming through finished parts
• Small-shop environment where your experience and skills have a direct impact

How to Apply

Please send your resume or a brief summary of your machining experience for consideration.

When applying, please include your experience with:

• CNC milling and machine setup
• CNC programming
• Mastercam
• Haas or other CNC controls
• Blueprint reading and GD&T
• Inspection and measurement
• Prototype or short-run production

If you are an experienced CNC Mill Machinist / Programmer who takes pride in your work and enjoys producing high-quality precision parts, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person