Make Precision Happen in Santa Cruz
Picture this: you clock in on your chosen shiftfirst or secondand step up to a horizontal mill, vertical mill, CNC lathe, or a mill-turn lathe. You study the job packet, choose the right fixtures and tooling, dial in the setup, and bring parts to life with accuracy that customers count on. That’s a typical day here in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where You’ll Work & When
- Location: Santa Cruz, California
- Immediate opportunities across 1st and 2nd shift
- Run a variety of machines: horizontal/vertical mills, CNC lathes, and mill-turn lathes
What You’ll Tackle
- Select and install workholding, attachments, and cutting tools to meet print and process specs before the first chip flies.
- Coordinate with engineers and supervisors to validate requirements and suggest viable design adjustments when needed.
- Fine-tune feeds, speeds, and tooling approach to achieve precise, repeatable results.
- Monitor cutting in-process, make on-the-fly adjustments, prevent errors, and protect part quality.
- Watch machine temperatures, apply proper warm-up/cool-down routines, and refresh coolant on schedule.
- Read and interpret cutting plans, enter instructions into the control, and correct inputs as necessary.
- Inspect finished components for accuracy and uniformity to uphold our quality reputation.
- Complete daily/weekly/monthly maintenance: lubrication, cleaning, and timely tool changes.
What You’ll Bring
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years operating CNC machinery
- Hands-on skill with tools and routine machine care
- Comfort reading/interpreting CNC-related software and programs
Preferred
- Strong troubleshooting mindset and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to precision and strict quality standards
- Ability to understand G-code
Compensation
Pay is based on your experience level, skill set, and the range of equipment you can confidently set up and operate.
Note: We are not hiring for dedicated programming roles at this time; however, programming experience is a plus.
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If this sounds like your craft, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
