We’re searching for a CNC Machinist for one of our clients in Buellton, California! This full-time, temp to hire position’s schedule is from 1:30 PM to 12 AM, Monday to Thursday. With a pay ranging from $22 – 30 an hour (based on experience), this is your chance to shine and make a real impact. Ready to take the next step? Submit your resume today!
**This position requires a background check if selected**
The CNC Machinist is responsible for producing precision components by setting up and operating CNC machines, performing basic tool and part offset adjustments, and inspecting parts to ensure they meet tight tolerances. This role requires loading and unloading parts, running programs safely and efficiently, and responding to quality issues as they arise. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a solid understanding of basic machining and part inspection principles.
Benefits include dental, paid holidays, sick leave, and 100% paid medical.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
CNC:
- Operates CNC machines safely and efficiently, including loading/unloading parts, performing tool changes and touch-offs, and making basic tool and part offset adjustments as needed
- Interprets and works from blueprints, part drawings and inspection documents to meet tight tolerances
- Monitors machining operations for tool wear or process instability and adjusts as necessary
- Performs routine machine checks, including coolant and lubrication levels, and assists with basic preventative maintenance
- Ensure proper setup and alignment of workholding and fixturing to maintain part consistency
- Communicate with team members, leads and programmers to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
- Assist in training of less experienced operators as needed
Productivity:
- Accurately log production time and quantities using time keeping and labor report software (LYNQ)
- Read thoroughly and follow all “travelers” (work orders)
- Maintain production and maintenance logs accurately and in a timely manner
- Proactively manage time and tasks to ensure consistent productivity during shifts, minimizing workflow interruptions or delays to maintain smooth production operations
- Monitor and optimize production processes to maximize efficiency, and ensure timely completion of manufacturing goals, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and waste reduction
Safety & Environment:
- Comply with environmental, health, safety, and other plant guidelines
Quality:
- Perform regular inspections and quality checks on products and processes, ensuring all work meets established standards and specifications, while promptly identifying and addressing any defects or deviations to maintain the highest level of product quality
Housekeeping/Maintaining a Clean Work Environment:
- Maintain 6S practices
- Ensure work area is clean and organized
Other Duties:
- Participates in periodic safety training
- Other activities as needed
Skills & Qualifications
- Highschool diploma or GED preferred
- Certificate or degree in Machining, CNC Programming, Manufacturing or a related technical field is a plus
- 2+ years of experience operating CNC machines in a production environment
- Proficient in using standard inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, high gauges and comparators
- Strong understanding of blueprints, part drawings, and geometric tolerancing
- Familiarity with quality control standards, documentation practices and shop safety protocols
- Able to follow detailed work instructions and production schedules with minimal oversight
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot minor issues with tooling, offsets or part loading
- Basic computer skills and ability to use shop floor data collection software for job tracking and data entry
Traits, Attributes, & Competencies
- Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Accuracy is an absolute in this position
- Works with fellow employees, is direct and focused
- Skilled at focused and direct communication
- Demonstrates concern for achieving or surpassing result against an internal or external standard of excellence
- Shows a passion for improving the delivery of results with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Self-starter; knows what needs to be done and keeps their focus on correctly and accurately moving product out the door
- Thinks through the situation at hand and draws on past instruction and best practice to try and resolve a problem before asking for help
- Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job
Physical Demands, Work Environment, & Tools
Work location: 100% on sight
Work schedule: 40 hours per week
Physical Conditions
- Sitting, standing, and/or walking 80-90% of the time
- Must kneel, crouch, reach, climb, walk, and constantly use hands
- Speak, read, and write in English
- Lift up to 30 lbs regularly, with up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Exposure to loud noises, dust, oils, and solvents
Tools utilized
- Calipers, micrometers, hand files, microscopes/loupe, gauge blocks, dial indicator, edge finders, protractor, belt grinder, deburring/polishing wheels
Excel Personnel Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Excel is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.