Precision CNC Machinist — Milling & Turning Operations

Location: Pacoima, CA

Employment Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Pay: $20–$24 per hour, based on experience

A day in the shop

You roll in at 6:00 a.m., coffee in hand, to a family-owned precision machine shop where craftsmanship matters. The job travelers and blueprints are waiting. You study orthographic drawings and engineering notes, plan your setups, and confirm materials on hand. You load stock, program the mill or lathe with reference and zero points, mount the three- or four-jaw chuck and tooling, and run a first article. Measurements check out, so you kick off production—turning, facing, grooving, drilling, knurling, and thread chasing—keeping a close eye on tolerances from first piece to last.

What you’ll handle

• Translate work orders, blueprints, and engineering plans into efficient machining approaches.
• Confirm and manage material availability; coordinate replenishment as needed.
• Program mills and lathes, setting zero/reference points and adjusting offsets.
• Set up workholding and tooling, including three- and four-jaw chucks, drills, and attachments.
• Load and position raw stock; verify machine settings before and during runs.
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections; validate positions and sample parts.
• Run operations such as drilling, grooving, turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing to spec.
• Keep operations safe by following all shop procedures and regulations.
• Complete preventive maintenance to keep equipment reliable.
• Document production and quality data; communicate clearly at shift handoff.
• Pursue learning opportunities to expand your machining knowledge.

What you bring

• Hands-on experience operating CNC mills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong computer and technical aptitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.
• Team-oriented with strong communication; self-motivated and proactive.

Proficiencies

• CNC Lathe
• CNC Mill
• Swiss Screw

Equipment you’ll operate

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)

Why join our team

We’re a tight-knit, family-run precision CNC shop in Pacoima where your craftsmanship has a direct impact. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire role with steady daytime hours and the chance to grow your skills alongside experienced machinists.