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CNC Setup & Production Technician -- Precision Tooling

$18.5 - $20 per hour

StenTech USA

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Setup & Production Technician — Precision Tooling

Location: San Jose, California | Team: Manufacturing Tooling | Company: StenTech

A day in this role

Your shift begins on the production floor, reviewing engineering drawings for the day’s builds. You set up and calibrate CNC equipment, confirm workholding, and run first articles to spec. Throughout the day, you monitor machining operations, verify dimensions with precision measuring tools, and adjust to keep quality and throughput on target. You’ll collaborate with engineers, fabricate simple fixtures as needed, and package completed components for delivery—all while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.

What you’ll handle
  • Operate CNC machines to manufacture precision parts per drawings and specifications.
  • Set up and calibrate CNC equipment for optimal performance.
  • Continuously monitor operations to ensure quality, accuracy, and production goals are met.
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot basic machine issues.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
  • Use precision measuring tools and basic math to confirm part dimensions.
  • Safely operate hand tools, panel saws, and related production equipment.
  • Fabricate parts and fixtures using a variety of materials.
  • Package completed products for shipment or storage.
  • Partner with engineers and production teammates to keep workflow efficient.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • Follow all company safety policies and perform other duties as assigned.
What you bring
  • One or more of the following: prior CNC Operator or related manufacturing experience; mechanical aptitude with the ability to read blueprints and technical drawings; experience fabricating parts using various materials; ability to safely operate hand tools and production equipment; basic mathematical skills for measurements and machining calculations; or an equivalent combination of manufacturing experience and technical training.
Schedule & compensation

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Compensation: $18.50–20.00+ per hour, based on experience

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Additional voluntary benefits
Grow with StenTech

Advance your machining skills while contributing to a team that values quality, teamwork, and precision. If you enjoy hands-on manufacturing and producing high-quality components on CNC equipment, we’d like to hear from you.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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