CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Trillium Staffing is now seeking CNC Machinists in Cordova, CA!

Schedule Options:

• MondayThursday | 3:00 pm 1:40 am (4/10 schedule)
• Friday Sunday, 6:00 AM 6:30 PM (Work 36 hours, enjoy 4 days off!)
• Flexible Shift Options:
• Swing Shift: MonThu (4x10s) Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week!
• Weekend Shift: FriSun (3x12s) Work 36 hours, get paid for 40!

Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00/hr + Shift Differential

About the Opportunity:

We are a premier precision manufacturing partner specializing in high-growth, mission-critical industries including medical technology and robotics. We provide end-to-end engineering and manufacturing solutions for global OEMs. This is an entry-to-mid-level CNC machining role focused on producing high-quality precision components in a cost-efficient, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup & Operation: Set up and run 3-axis CNC vertical mills and/or 2-axis lathes.
• Technical Adjustments: Download programs and manage tool-offset entries; adjust feeds and speeds and perform minor on-machine program changes as required.
• Quality Control: Perform dimensional and visual inspections of parts using standard metrology tools to ensure strict adherence to tolerances.
• Maintenance: Monitor tool wear and replace tooling mid-job; perform basic preventative maintenance (coolant, way lube) to keep work areas orderly.
• Documentation: Accurately log time and job status within the company ERP system and provide clear written status reports for shift handovers.
• Secondary Ops: Perform 2nd operation steps, such as hardware installation, as needed.

Requirements Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of machining experience, with at least one year focused specifically on CNC equipment.

Technical Skills:

• Controls: Functional familiarity with at least one major CNC control (e.g., Fanuc, Haas, or Mazak).
• Tooling: Strong understanding of basic machining knowledge, including feeds/speeds, material properties, and tooling types.
• Inspection: Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gages, pin gages, and thread gages.
• Standards: Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and familiarity with surface finish callouts.
• Math: Ability to perform shop arithmetic, including basic trigonometry.
• Ability to lift/exert up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs constantly to move objects.

Trillium Staffing has been recruiting and hiring CNC talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.