Divergent
CNC Mill-Turn Machinist
Torrance, California, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, California, United States
Long Beach, California, United States - Experience
- Extensive CNC turning experience required; no specific number of years stated.
About the job
Develops, sets up, and optimizes CNC turning and milling processes, taking precision components from first article through production while improving quality, throughput, and repeatability.
What you'll do
- Set up, operate, and optimize CNC turning centers and milling equipment; own first-article and production runs.
- Develop machining strategies, troubleshoot process issues, and improve cycle time, tool life, setup methods, and process capability.
- Maintain quality documentation, support corrective actions, mentor machinists, and uphold shop safety standards.
What they ask for
- Extensive experience operating CNC turning centers, including 2-axis, live tooling, mill-turn, or multi-axis lathes; cross-functional milling and grinding experience.
- Proficiency with Siemens, Fanuc, and Heidenhain controllers; advanced understanding of GD&T.
- Experience machining complex components in aluminum, steels, titanium, and nickel-based alloys (Inconel), including advanced setups and first-article-to-production work.
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with large-format or gantry-style machining systems, additively manufactured components, or hybrid workflows.
- Experience with NX CAM, G-code, or writing probing routines for on-machine part inspections.
Pay
$45.00 - $54.00 USD base salary; $52.00 - $63.00 USD base salary; $60.00 - $72.00 USD base salary; $45 — $72 USD (pay range; pay basis not specified)
Tools
Siemens, Fanuc, Heidenhain, NX CAM, G-code
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