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CNC Mill Machinist/ Set-up

Hydraulics International, Inc
Chatsworth, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026
 

Hydraulics International, Inc (HII) seeks a CNC Mill Machinist to work with both software and hardware, conduct tests and inspections of products, services, and software systems, and repair faulty programs and machinery. You should have a mathematic aptitude, be tech savvy, and physical stamina for production and processing. You’ll be handling complex machines and tools. 

Key Performance Deliverables: 

 

  • Cultivate a strong rapport and working relationships with key engineering and manufacturing staff and demonstrate effective cross-functional collaboration with team members
  • Comprehensive technical skills to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing 
  • Leverage machinist tools and measuring instruments to ensure high quality in products
  • Ability to set up CNC mills, test, and run part programs with deep knowledge of the machine
  • Apply knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machine ability of materials, and layout techniques
  • Set up and operate CNC mills, with or without digital readout, machining precision metal parts 
  • Read blueprints in both metric and standard, and convert freely between the two measurements
  • Ability to leverage shop math and utilize a calculator

Requirements: 

  • H.S. Diploma or GED
  • 5 years of CNC Machine operation. Certified in machine shop technology or machine tool technology/machinist high preferred.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in mechanical assembly preferred.
  • Possess a complete set of machinist tools and measuring instruments.

Competencies 

 

Conceptual Thinking - Analyzing hypothetical situations, patterns and/or abstract concepts to formulate connections and new insights. 

Creativity and Innovation - Creating new approaches, designs, processes, technologies and/or systems to achieve the desired result. 

Customer Focus - Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expectations. 

Interpersonal Skills - Effectively communicat­ing, building rapport and relating well to all kinds of people. 

Planning and Organizing - Establishing courses of action to ensure that work is com­pleted effectively. 

Problem Solving - Defining, analyzing and diagnosing key components of a problem to formulate a solution 

 

Salary Expectations:

We offer competitive compensation & benefits package:

$25-$30/HR DOE

401(k)

Health insurance (Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)

PTO

About HII:

HII headquartered in Chatsworth, California, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, Government agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology, the Company develops manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for over one hundred industries as well as mission critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide. We are extremely proud of the fact that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce the most sophisticated units known to today's technology.

Our corporate, engineering and manufacturing facilities, located in Chatsworth, CA and Forsyth, GA, encompass over 625,000 sq. feet. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, and automatic press brake and programmable punch press, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.

 

HII has combined the greatest talent, skill, and equipment to best service our customers' demands.

HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including physical, emotional, and mental health), or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (818) 998-1231x200 for assistance.

Salary : $25 - $30

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