Senior / Lead CNC Mill Machinist

Are you a master machinist who thrives on complex challenges, oversized components, and precision engineering? We’re looking for a Senior / Lead CNC Mill Machinist to join our team of elite craftspeople.

If you are a high-level problem solver with expertise in CNC setups, G-code, advanced rigging, and mentorship—and you want to work on critical projects for aerospace, defense, energy, and tech giants—we want to talk to you!

salary: $72,800 - $87,400 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 4 PM - 12:30 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Setups & Machining: Plan, execute, and refine complex, custom setups for large, high-value, or unique components. Safely operate and optimize multiple machine families to maximize throughput and reduce cycle times.

• Process Improvement & Troubleshooting: Lead root-cause analysis on challenging machining, tooling, or programming issues. Partner with engineering, programming, and leadership to recommend tooling upgrades and optimize machining strategies.

• Rigging & Material Handling: Perform advanced rigging and overhead crane handling for asymmetrical, oversized, or high-risk parts. Serve as the shop expert on safe rigging practices.

• Quality Assurance: Verify all part dimensions using advanced inspection techniques, including performing or interpreting laser inspection results where required. Drive corrective actions to minimize scrap and maintain strict quality standards.

• Leadership & Mentorship: Train and guide Junior Machinists across various machines, safety protocols, and operational best practices. Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 8 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• CNC Mill
• G-Code
• Blueprints
• Setups
• 3-5 axis
• Troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


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


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.