Precision CNC Milling/Turning Technologist -- Medical Components

Precision CNC Milling/Turning Technologist — Medical Components

Rancho Cordova, CA | $24.00 – $31.00/hour | Full-Time

Are you the machinist everyone calls when a setup gets tricky?

If Fanuc, Mazak, or Haas controls feel like second nature—and you enjoy refining processes that support critical medical technologies—this role with a well‑established precision manufacturer could be a great fit.

Role snapshot

• Own daily setups and operations on 2‑ and 3‑axis equipment across vertical, horizontal, and turning centers.
• Dial in parts by adjusting feeds/speeds and making basic G‑code edits.
• Diagnose and correct dimensional and surface‑finish issues quickly.
• Propose process and program optimizations that cut time without sacrificing quality.
• Create simple workholding (soft jaws, plates) to stabilize parts and repeatability.
• Track tool wear; recommend better tooling and parameters.
• Verify parts using precision instruments—calipers, micrometers, height gauges—excluding complex 3D surface inspections.
• Guide junior machinists on best practices, quality, and safety.
• Keep job travelers, inspection logs, and production notes current and accurate.

Must‑haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years total machining experience, with at least 4 years on CNC machines.
• Strong familiarity with Fanuc, Mazak, or Haas controls.
• Confident setting up, running, and inspecting multi‑axis jobs.
• Comfort with GD&T and blueprint reading; able to follow technical instructions in English.
• Fluency with inspection tools: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.

Physical demands

Light to medium work; lift/carry up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.

Core proficiencies

• GD&T
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Equipment you’ll touch

• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Mazak, Haas

Why this team?

Be part of a reputable precision shop producing innovative parts used in critical medical applications. Your craftsmanship and process insight directly influence patient‑impacting technologies.