Sr. CNC Machinist & Programmer

Sr. CNC Machinist & Programmer Caliberr Staffing El Cajon, CA Job Details Full-time $38 - $55 an hour 10 days ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Safety regulations Manufacturing standard operating procedures CNC G-code Programming Milling machines Safety standard operating procedures Full Job Description Drive Innovation in an Expanding Shop | Hands-on Leadership | New Equipment Investments! Operating out of El Cajon, CA, since 1971, this organization supports the defense, aerospace, and energy sectors. Their 19,000-square-foot facility currently hosts a team of 15 professionals and a diverse array of grinding, turning, and milling equipment, with active plans to scale up operations and acquire additional machinery. As a Senior Machinist and Programmer, you will manage the programming, setup, and operation of lathes with live tooling and 3-5 axis mills. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior staff and guiding strategic shop decisions during this period of growth. This role operates on a 1st shift schedule, utilizing a 4x10 format with the potential for optional Friday overtime.

Compensation and Perks:

Paid Time Off Health coverage Retirement savings plan

Core Duties:

Foster professional development by coaching and mentoring fellow team members Support business growth by delivering precise and prompt responses to customer RFQs Create and optimize efficient machining workflows Execute the programming, setup, and operation of CNC mills and lathes for both prototyping and production Modify and refine programs directly at the machine interface Verify product quality by conducting thorough inspections to confirm adherence to requirements Analyze technical blueprints to determine necessary tolerances, dimensions, and production instructions Identify and install the appropriate tooling and work-holding fixtures Maintain operational uptime by performing routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting Help maintain a safe working environment that complies with

AS9100/ISO9001

quality standards

Required Background:

Completion of a technical manufacturing certificate or a high school diploma Over a decade of hands-on experience running CNC mill and lathe equipment Proficiency in G & M Code programming Proven background in CNC programming, with SurfCAM skills being highly valued Strong understanding of shop floor procedures and essential safety protocols Collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate effectively across the team This is an ITAR-compliant facility, requiring all candidates to satisfy specific citizenship criteria. This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position regardless of religion, race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. In compliance with California regulations, the anticipated pay for this role ranges from $40 to $50+ per hour, with final compensation based on relevant experience and other legally permissible factors.

Technical Proficiencies:

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) G-Code fluency M-Code fluency CNC Machine Setup and Changeover expertise Production run machine setups

Equipment and Systems:

3-4 axis VMC CNC Mills 2-4 axis CNC Lathes 5+ axis VMC CNC Mills 5+ axis CNC Lathes