CNC Machinist

Job Title: CNC Lathe Machinist – Day Shift

Location: San Jose, CA

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day shift

Pay Range: $28.00 – $50.00 / hour + Full Benefits

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented CNC Lathe Machinist to join our high-performing precision machining team in San Jose. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and running CNC lathes to produce close-tolerance components for high-tech, aerospace, and semiconductor applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, prepare, and load raw materials and workholding onto CNC lathes.
• Execute precision turning operations holding tight tolerances per print specifications.
• Interpret blueprints, setup sheets, technical drawings, and basic GD&T.
• Monitor cutting performance, inspect tool wear, replace worn inserts, and make diameter/length offsets.
• Conduct first-article and in-process inspection using precision hand tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gages, indicators).
• Maintain accurate inspection records to minimize scrap and rework.
• Uphold shop 5S, safety protocols, and collaborative manufacturing standards.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands-on CNC lathe setup and operation experience.
• Blueprint reading skills and familiarity with basic GD&T.
• Proficient with precision dimensional inspection tools.
• High attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork skills.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and overtime opportunities.

salary: $58,240 - $100,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

• Sets up, prepares, and loads raw materials or parts onto machines, and performs machining operations on parts requiring close tolerance
• Comprehends technical documents, such as blueprints and drawings, set-up diagrams, written/verbal specifications, and basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Monitors in-use machines throughout the day by checking for tool wear, making offsets, or replacing tools
• Ensures part conformance to specifications using standard measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.)
• Measures and records parts or materials to control quality and minimizes rework and scrap
• Abides by shop safety principles and works as part of a high performing team

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment

Skills

• CNC
• CNC Lathe (2 years of experience is required)
• CNC Lathe Set-up
• G-code edits
• M-code edits
• Quality Control

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.