Kelly Services is hiring for a permanent CNC Machinist III — 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 $37.09 per hour, including the $2 shift differential
Address: 12151 Monarch St, Garden Grove, CA 92841, United States.

Position Summary
The CNC Machinist III is an advanced-level machinist responsible for complex CNC setups, advanced troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving. This role supports quality and continuous improvement, mentors less-experienced machinists, and works with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex CNC machine setups, including tooling strategy, fixture setup, offsets, and program verification.
  

• Set up, adjust, and optimize live tooling and multi-axis operations.
  

• Select materials, tool holders, cutting tools, and inserts based on job requirements, prints, and engineering specifications.
  

• Prepare tool kits for new or complex work orders to support efficient setups and minimize downtime.
  

• Troubleshoot complex setup, machining, tooling, programming, and equipment issues across multiple machines.
  

• Make adjustments to maintain safe and stable machine operation; initiate repair requests and coordinate with maintenance or supervision as required.
  

• Complete and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and support investigations of nonconforming product.
  

• Analyze and improve machining processes to reduce scrap, rework, setup time, cycle time, and downtime.
  

• Lead daily problem-solving meetings and technical discussions regarding safety, quality, and production issues.
  

• Mentor CNC trainees and CNC Machinists I and II.
  

• Communicate machine status, maintenance issues, tooling changes, program verification, first-article progress, and ongoing setups during shift turnovers and meetings.
  

• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, quality teams, and planners on continuous improvement and process optimization.
  

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and reinforce 5S standards.
  

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  

• Proven ability to perform complex CNC setups independently.
  

• Strong experience with live tooling and multi-axis CNC machines.
  

• Advanced troubleshooting skills related to machining, tooling, programming, and equipment.
  

• Experience completing and reviewing FAIRs.
  

• Advanced blueprint and GD&T interpretation skills.
  

• Strong communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.

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 25 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. Support safety communication, risk reviews, and preventive actions as needed.

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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