Machinist Technician (San Jose, CA, 95125) | 09/14/26

Job Description Job Title:

Machinist Technician Location:

San Jose, CA 95125

Duration:

Direct Hire Shift Timing:

Standard Shift Job Description Set up and operate CNC machines including 4-axis mills and plasma tables

Set up and operate manual machines including lathes and 3-axis mills

Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds based on work instructions

Perform complex setups requiring multiple fixtures and work holding strategies

Utilize precision measuring instruments such as callipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and coordinate measuring machines to verify dimensions

Review and validate blueprints to ensure they are complete and contain all information needed for manufacturing

Create efficient and accurate CNC Programs from provided CAD files

Perform modifications and retrofits to existing parts & tools.

Support tool and test engineers during tooling fabrication, assembly, functional and testing

Interface with internal and external machine/fabrication shops. Qualifications High School Graduate or equivalent.

Experience with CNC and manual machine setup: loading tools, setting offsets, mounting fixturing

Proficiency with CAD software (Inventor preferred)

Proficiency with CNC programming (Inventor CAM preferred)

Proficiency with precision measuring instruments

Must be able to understand schematics and mechanical drawings

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with various cultures and at all levels of the organization.

Must be available to work occasional weekends and nights as required in support of critical project milestones.

Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Must pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in machining, manufacturing, or related field.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in Mechanical/Dimensional inspections.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift loads up to 50 lbs.