CNC Machinist III *1st Shift*

CNC Machinist III *1st Shift*

Job Category: Plant Requisition Number: CNCMA001318

Posted: May 26, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Paramount, CA 90723, USA

Description

Hourly Pay Range: $37.25-$41.00

All Applicants must comply with ITAR Requirements. US Citizens or Permanent Residents only

Summary: Reporting to the Head of Machining Operations, the Machinist III is responsible for operating manual and CNC machine tools, including 5-axis gantry mills, vertical and horizontal milling centers, horizontal and vertical turning centers, etc. in support of production and development machining. Critical thinking and collaboration are required to evaluate and resolve unique equipment and product issues in a demanding production environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• All functions of a Machinist II
• Communicate with other departments to keep product flowing
• Ensure the personnel and equipment are available to achieve the safety, quality, and productivity standards of the workcenter
• Proper selection of tools per application
• Apply understanding of CAM programs including but not limited to: Mastercam, Fusion 360
• Apply advanced understanding of probe cycles and functions
• Read and interpret customer and internal drawings related to checking parts
• Inspect 1st article parts that do not require CMM, GOM, VeriSerf layout

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be able to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of machining procedures and practices
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
• Proven track record of operating safe facilities.
• Fluent in English; Bi-lingual is a plus

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment operating CNC mills and lathes.
• Completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship

Skills:

• All skills required of a Machinist II
• Effective communication techniques for collaboration with other departments
• Methods for ensuring personnel and equipment are available to achieve the safety, quality, and productivity standards of the workcenter
• Demonstrate proper selection of tools per application
• Understanding of CAM programs including but not limited to: Mastercam, Fusion 360
• Advanced understanding of probe cycles and functions
• Ability to read and interpret customer and internal drawings related to checking parts
• Inspect 1st article parts that don't require CMM, GOM, VeriSerf layout

Preferred Skills

Verbal Communication: Expert

Written Communication: Expert

Preferred Behaviors

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Preferred Education

High School or better.

Preferred Licenses & Certifications

OSHA30

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