CNC Programmer

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking a CNC Machinist to work at a premier manufacturing client in Irvine, CA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Pay Rate: $36.00 - 38.00/hr

Shift: 1st: M-F 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Why you should apply to be CNC Machinist:

• Work in a safe, professional, and well-organized environment.
• Join a reputable industry leader known for advanced manufacturing processes.
• Opportunity to contribute to both R&D and production in a collaborative team setting.
• Make an immediate impact as a valued member of a growing team.

What’s a typical day as CNC Machinist? You’ll be:

• Assisting with setup, operation, and adjustment of conventional or automatic machines, including mills, lathes, band saws, grinders, and CNC Mazak mill machines.
• Interpreting work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials lists, and specifications to produce replacement parts, new parts, experimental apparatus, or prototype equipment.
• Performing machining tasks to both ordinary and tight tolerances, checking and inspecting operations against specified requirements.
• Planning assignments, laying out work, setting up, operating, and making tool adjustments for various types of numerically controlled and computerized machine shop equipment.
• Identifying and repairing minor machine malfunctions as needed.
• Ensuring accuracy of settings and quality of finished parts throughout the process.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC programming and conventional machining (must-have).
• Possess basic knowledge of various metals and measurement techniques used in machining processes.
• Are flexible, patient, and able to work well with others as a team player (must-have soft skills).
• Can work independently, follow clearly defined procedures, and make sound judgments in straightforward situations.
• Are comfortable completing job duties 100% independently from day one.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be CNC Machinist today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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