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CNC Machinist

BCForward
Cypress, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026

Job Title: 2nd Shift Machinist

Location: [Cypress, CA]

Duration: Temp - 12 months

Pay Range: $22/hr - $24.75/hr (W2)

 

Job Description

We are seeking a 2nd Shift Machinist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manual and CNC machining on mills, lathes, and grinders and a proven ability to produce precision parts to blueprint specifications while maintaining tight tolerances and quality standards.

Work Schedule:

  • Training shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
  • Post-training shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM.

Responsibilities:

  • Machine parts to specified dimensions, maintaining close tolerances, concentricity, finish, and parallelism.
  • Select appropriate speeds and feeds based on material and finish requirements.
  • Set up and secure work using shims, wedges, parallels, blocks, supports, chucks, and related fixtures to ensure alignment and tool safety.
  • Use precision measuring instruments to inspect in-process and finished parts against blueprints and process specifications.
  • Lift items up to approximately 40 pounds and work overtime or alternate shifts as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 2 years of machine shop experience operating mills, lathes, or similar equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of precision tools, machining methods, and cutting characteristics of metals.
  • Ability to read and follow manufacturing documentation and safety procedures.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with manual and CNC operation on mills, lathes, grinders, and coordinate measuring machines.
  • 2 additional years of machining experience beyond the minimum.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Trade school technical certificate.

Machines & Equipment:

  • Haas CNC vertical machining center.
  • Bridgeport mill.
  • Engine lathe.
  • Surface grinder and cylindrical grinder.
  • Bench grinders, belt sanders, bandsaw, and tile saw.
  • Ultrasonic parts cleaner.
Company Description
About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.

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