What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior CNC Machinist position at Lightsout CNC Manufacturing?
Senior 5-Axis CNC Machinist | Founding Manufacturing Team Member
Hawthorne, CA
LightsOut CNC is a next-generation precision manufacturing company focused on aerospace, defense, robotics, and advanced industrial manufacturing. We're building something different—a technology-enabled manufacturing company driven by automation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.
We're looking for one exceptional machinist—not ten.
This is a unique opportunity to become our first and only machinist and help build our manufacturing operation from the ground up. We're seeking a highly experienced 5-axis machinist with a passion for precision, automation, and solving difficult manufacturing challenges.
What We're Looking For
- 5 years of CNC machining experience
- Strong 5-axis machining experience required
- Experience with automation and lights-out manufacturing preferred
- Strong setup, process development, and problem-solving skills
- A commitment to craftsmanship and continuous improvement
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Guaranteed 5% annual compensation increases based on performance
- Quarterly bonuses tied directly to shop floor production
- Flexible scheduling—you choose the shift that best fits your lifestyle as long as our commitment to keeping the machines running throughout the day is achieved
- Significant opportunities for advancement as the company grows
We aren't looking for someone to simply operate machines—we're looking for someone who wants to build a world-class manufacturing company.
If you're the type of machinist that watches a toolpath and immediately starts thinking about how to make it faster, more accurate, and more repeatable, we want to meet you.
If you believe you're among the very best at what you do and are looking for the opportunity to do the best work of your career, we'd love to speak with you.
LightsOut CNC
Precision. Automation. Innovation.
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Submit your resume along with a brief description (3–5 sentences) of the most complex 5-axis lights-out or pallet-automated job you have programmed and run — what the part was, what machine and CAM software you used, and what made the setup or programming challenging. Applications without this information will not be considered.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $55