Multi‑Axis CNC Operator -- 3-4 Axis Mills & 2-4 Axis Lathes

If you thrive on precision and enjoy owning the process from setup through final inspection, this opportunity in Pacoima, CA is for you. Our family-run CNC shop is seeking a versatile operator who can navigate both mills and lathes with confidence and deliver parts that meet strict engineering and client specs.

• Study work orders, blueprints, and orthographic drawings to architect your machining plan.
• Verify material availability, anticipate shortages, and prompt timely reorders.
• Program equipment with accurate zero and reference points; optimize offsets for repeatability.
• Set up workholding and tooling, including three- and four-jaw chucks and necessary attachments.
• Load/position stock; validate settings with first-article checks and ongoing sampling.
• Execute turning, facing, drilling, grooving, knurling, and thread-chasing operations to spec.
• Maintain safety as a non-negotiable—follow procedures and regulations to the letter.
• Keep machines healthy with preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Capture production/quality data and ensure a smooth handoff between shifts.
• Invest in your craft by participating in training and educational opportunities.

• Proven ability to run CNC mills.
• Comfort lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Confident with computers, controls, and technical details.
• Obsessive about accuracy and fine details.
• Team-oriented and self-driven—ready to take initiative.

• Proficiencies: CNC Lathe, CNC Mill, Swiss Screw
• Machines: CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC), CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)

• Location: Pacoima, CA
• Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Compensation: $20–$24 per hour, DOE

As a family-owned precision machining operation, we value craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the autonomy to do excellent work and the support to keep getting better.