Kelly Services is hiring for a permanent CNC Machinist I — Second Shift – role with a client specializing in precision-quality hydraulic tube fittings in Garden Grove, California.

Openings: Multiple openings across CNC Machinist Levels I, II, and III
Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
Pay: Up to $26.87 per hour, including the $2 shift differential

Position Summary
The CNC Machinist I operates CNC machines and performs routine machining tasks to support production and quality requirements. The role includes loading and unloading parts, monitoring machine cycles, making basic tooling changes, and performing in-process inspections. Issues beyond routine operation are escalated to a higher-level machinist or supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines using established programs, work instructions, and safety procedures.
  

• Load and unload parts and monitor machine cycles.
  

• Make basic tooling changes as required.
  

• Use gauges and precision measuring equipment to inspect parts and verify dimensional requirements.
  

• Recognize machine or quality concerns and promptly report them to a CNC Machinist II, CNC Machinist III, CNC Machinist Lead, or supervisor.
  

• Communicate machine status, tooling changes, maintenance issues, and job progress through pass-downs and shift meetings.
  

• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
  

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  

• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce setup time, cycle time, and machine downtime.
  

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of CNC machining experience, or successful completion of the internal CNC Machinist Trainee program.
  

• Experience operating CNC machines using established programs.
  

• Ability to make routine tooling changes and use calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
  

• Ability to read basic blueprints and perform basic math with decimals and fractions.
  

• Clear communication skills and the ability to follow procedures and escalate issues appropriately.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing machine shop environment with exposure to machine noise, metal chips, coolants, oils, fumes, mists, and temperature variations.
  

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift; perform repetitive hand and wrist movements; load parts into chucks or fixtures; and bend, reach, push, pull, and grasp as needed.
  

• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 30 pounds.
  

• Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, and hearing protection.
  

• Follow company safety, quality, environmental, and HSE requirements; report hazards and unsafe conditions promptly.

Benefits:

• We offer 10 paid holidays, 2 weeks of vacation, 5 days sick time.
  

• We match 6% of the 401K plan.
  

• We have medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  

• The company pays a life insurance premium for each employee.
  

• The employee can opt for Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
  

• We also provide an employee assistance program free of cost.

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