CNC Machinist

Job overview

The CNC Machinist role is onsite in the Santa Cruz, CA area. Pay is $30–$48 per hour. The posting describes openings on first and second shifts for horizontal and vertical mills, CNC lathes, and mill-turn lathes. The machinist sets up and operates CNC equipment to produce accurate parts, adjusting tools and cutting processes to meet specifications. The role supports product quality by monitoring machining, inspecting finished work, and maintaining equipment.

What you'll do

• Select and mount fixtures, attachments, and tools
• discuss specifications with engineers and supervisors
• adjust machine speed, tooling, and cutting style
• monitor cutting and correct errors
• manage machine temperatures and coolant
• interpret cutting plans and enter or adjust them in machine controls
• inspect finished products
• perform routine machine maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, and tool replacement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cnc machinist

santa cruz ca

workers.com

$30–$48/hour

first shift

second shift

horizontal mills

vertical mills

cnc lathes

mill-turn lathes

cnc setup and operation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Immediate openings on first and second shifts; programming roles are not open, though programming experience is a plus; at least two years of CNC machine operation experience is required.

About the employer

WORKERS.COM is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.