CNC Operator

CNC Operator

Trillium is seeking CNC Machine Operators in Freeport! This Direct-Hire opportunity seeks candidates with basic knowledge of operating CNC mills and lathes. Qualified candidates will be familiar with operating HAAS or similar control panels, reading basic blueprints, understanding GD&T, having a basic understanding of G & M Codes, and clamping parts. As a CNC Operator, you will support daily production by loading material, running CNC equipment, performing simple machine setups, monitoring part quality, and keeping the work area organized. You'll be guided by experienced machinists and leads, gaining hands-on exposure to basic programming, tooling, and inspection techniques — a strong step toward advancing your career in precision machining.

Responsibilities:

• Perform light maintenance such as cleaning, coolant checks, and organizing tooling.
• Deburr edges properly and protect parts during and after machining.
• Work with leads and supervisors to report issues and keep production moving.
• Read and interpret basic prints, part dimensions, hole locations, and tolerances.
• Assist with simple CNC mill or lathe setups, including selecting tools and verifying offsets.
• Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, and other common shop tools.
• Load and unload material, start production runs, and monitor machines for quality and safety.

Schedule: 4 Day / 10 Hour Shift Workweek (Overtime potential on Fridays)

Day Shift / Monday - Thursday / 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Night Shift / Monday - Thursday / 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Pay Rate:

Day Shift: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour DOE

Night Shift: $24.50 - $29.50 per hour DOE

Qualifications:

• 6+ months of experience operating CNC mills or lathes in a production environment.
• Ability to identify simple issues during machining and make minor adjustments.
• Any exposure to Mastercam or similar CAM software is helpful but not required.
• Strong focus on accuracy, part quality, and safe operation throughout daily tasks.
• Familiarity with HAAS controls or comparable CNC control systems.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and understand fundamental GD&T concepts.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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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.