CNC Lathe Machinist - Day Shift (Siemens / 2-Axis Turning)

At a Glance Company: Surface Engineering Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $35–$50 per hour (DOE) Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00am–4:00pm (schedule flexibility available) Overtime: Yes Experience Level: Mid–Senior | 3 years preferred Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Apply Link: Apply directly through hireCNC Why This Role Exists Surface Engineering supports some of the most demanding precision manufacturing applications in the semiconductor industry. While the company has expanded into more advanced milling and multi-axis machining, turning remains a critical part of production and overall workflow. This role exists because Surface Engineering continues to grow and needs a disciplined machinist capable of setting up and operating precision turning equipment while maintaining extremely tight tolerances. This is not repetitive commodity work. Surface Engineering machines highly complex precision components where process consistency and attention to detail matter every day. Their team routinely adjusts parts within tenths and works with advanced inspection equipment and highly refined manufacturing processes. The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Set up and operate 2-axis CNC lathes Load and run existing programs Adjust tooling, offsets, and machine settings as needed Perform first-article and in-process inspection Hold extremely tight tolerances on precision components Troubleshoot dimensional issues and make process adjustments Work closely with quality and engineering teams Follow established manufacturing processes and procedures Success in this role requires discipline, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn highly refined machining methods from an experienced team. Machines, Controls & Software You'll work with equipment such as: Machines: Precision CNC turning centers Diamond turning equipment Multi-axis turning equipment throughout the facility Controls: Siemens 840D preferred Fanuc backgrounds welcomed and easily transferable Additional Experience Helpful: Robot programming exposure Automation experience Inspection Equipment: Advanced metrology systems Strong quality department support Materials You'll Work With Aluminum (~75%) Titanium Stainless steel What We're Looking ForRequired: 3 years of CNC lathe experience Experience with setup and operation responsibilities Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T Strong understanding of tooling and offsets Comfortable performing in-process inspections Reliable, detail-oriented, and process-driven Strong communication and teamwork skills Preferred (Not Required): Siemens 840D experience Fanuc control experience Robot programming exposure Experience working with precision components and extremely tight tolerances Semiconductor, medical, aerospace, or precision manufacturing background Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Surface Engineering because: Average employee tenure is approximately 7 years, with some employees staying over 30 years Temperature-controlled facility Stable repeat-production environment—not a traditional job shop Strong quality department and support team Weekly pay Profit sharing and bonus opportunities Challenging technical work and opportunities to grow Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $35–$50/hr DOE Bonus Structure: Up to 10% annual bonus opportunity Paid as two bonuses of up to 5% each year Benefits: Medical insurance (85% employee premium covered) Dependent coverage assistance 401(k) with company match up to 3% Profit sharing Weekly pay PTO 10 vacation days 5 sick days 10 paid holidays Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00am–4:00pm Overtime available Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply Now or Save This Job to come back later.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a