CNC Setup Machinist US-CA-El Cajon Job ID: 2025-14752 Type: Employee # of Openings: 1 Category: Operations US-CA-El Cajon-3026 Overview ITT Micro-Mode is seeking an experienced CNC Setup Machinist to join our precision manufacturing team in El Cajon, CA. This role requires a high level of technical expertise in setting up and operating advanced CNC equipment to produce complex, high-precision components for mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mill-turn CNC machines (e.g., Nakamura, Doosan, Mazak Integrex, DMG MORI NT/NX series, Okuma Multus) and Swiss screw machines, and will be capable of working independently to ensure quality, efficiency, and repeatability in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities • Set up and operate mill-turn CNC machines and Swiss screw machines to produce precision components to tight tolerances. • Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and setup sheets to ensure accurate machining and part conformance. • Select and install appropriate tooling, fixtures, and machine offsets for each job. • Perform first-article inspections and make necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with specifications. • Troubleshoot setup and machining issues and implement corrective actions independently. • Optimize machining processes for cycle time, tool life, and part quality. Collaborate with programmers and engineers to refine machining strategies and resolve technical challenges. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. • Document setup procedures and best practices for repeatability and knowledge sharing. • Train and mentor junior machinists and setup personnel as needed. • Perform routine machine maintenance and proactively report issues. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Kaizen activities. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications • High School diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training preferred. • Minimum of 7 years of CNC machining experience, with at least 3 years in a setup role on mill-turn and/or Swiss screw machines. • Strong knowledge of CNC machine operation, tooling, and setup techniques. Proficient in reading and interpreting complex blueprints and GD&T. • Solid understanding of machining principles, speeds and feeds, and material properties. • Skilled in using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, indicators, CMMs). • Familiarity with CAM software (e.g., MasterCam) and ability to collaborate with programmers. • Strong math skills, including geometry and trigonometry. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work independently and take ownership of quality and productivity. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset. • Comfortable working in a high-mix, low-volume production environment. • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices. Compensation details: 35.53-53.13 Hourly Wage PI8373ea3f3925-30137-37913033
See More Details >>Career Area: Operations Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Job Description About the Role: Plan sequence of operations, lay out work, set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, boring mills, planers, shapers, duplicating machines, and grinders. Perform machining operations in construction and repair of machined facility parts, tools, developmental and experimental parts, or other related machine work. What You Will Do: • Provide product support, technical assistance to internal and external customers. • Perform duties working from Shop Floor Information System, operation instruction sheets, assembly drawings, written and or oral instructions, and bills of material. • Plan sequence of operations, lay out work, set up and operate machine tools such as, Lathes, Mills, EDM's, boring mills and grinders. • Perform machining operations in construction and repair of machined facility parts, tools, developmental and experimental parts, or other related machine work. • Perform machining operations required in fabricating dies, jigs, gauges, fixtures, and for maintenance as requested. Perform machining operations from drawings, sketches, engineering drawings and oral instructions. • Perform difficult and complex machining involving exacting and coordinated tolerances. • Determine cutting tools to be used and methods of holding and aligning work. • Improvise and adapt tooling, attachments, and other machining aids. • Perform progressive machining operations as required. • Plan and set up machine tools to fully utilize machine's capacity and minimize amount of machining and number of set-ups required. • Check own work for conformance to specifications. Utilize a working knowledge and application of shop mathematics. • Perform bench operations as required. • Machine field tooling as required. • Perform housekeeping duties and maintain a safe and clean working environment. What You Have: • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent • Master Machinist journeyman card OR minimum of 8 years of machining experience • Experience with lathe, mill, surface grinder, VTL, jig bore, proto trek controls, knee mills & bed mills • GD&T experience • 3, 4, and 5 Axis machining experience would be a plus • Must be willing to work any shift Preferred Qualifications: • Strong Math Skills • Experience working with many materials (Haynes, Hastex, Waspaloy, Chromemoly) Summary Pay Range: $26.00 - $45.85 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. • Medical, dental, and vision benefits* • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* • 401(k) savings plans* • Health Savings Account (HSA)* • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* • Health Lifestyle Programs* • Employee Assistance Program* • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* • Career Development* • Incentive bonus* • Disability benefits • Life Insurance • Parental leave • Adoption benefits • Tuition Reimbursement • These benefits also apply to part-time employees Posting Dates: Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
See More Details >>Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full-time Outside Machinist II in San Diego, CA. Summary: The position will provide maintenance, repair and technical support to the customer. Provides technical support on shipboard machinery systems as a subject matter expert. Use technical documents (JFMM, Instructions, NSTM's, Military standards, Test memos, Test Standards, Drawings and Technical Manuals) that contain information required to accomplish work. This position will be under limited supervision. Duties and Responsibilities: • Accomplishes mechanical repairs and testing onboard ships and in the shop. Work includes, but is not limited to, removal, repairs, overhaul, installation, alignment, troubleshooting, modifying, and testing on ship's mechanical systems and components including, but not limited to: • Antenna Tilting Group (ATG) twin and single boom, and Bath Iron works ATG unit overhaul and PF-109 Ball screw. • Boat davit nitrogen charged accumulator along with system nitrogen and hydro charging test as part of the function al test of the operation system. • Torpedo strike down and torpedo strike down lift hatch and dogging hatch actuator cylinder overhauled or replace assembly. • Various types and sizes of marine pumps. Includes, but is not limited to centrifugal pump, vane pump, sliding shoe pump, and piston pumps along with assorted pipe interferes, coupling, mechanical seal removal and installation on pump shaft, along with coupling alignment. • Anchor winch, steering pumps, close and open-ended pump, removal of assorted pipe interferences, coupling, pump housing and impeller as require for mechanical spring seats and seal removal and installation on pump shaft, along with coupling alignment. • Capstan/winches/anchor windless, sliding pad eyes, brake repairs, deck drains, towing array equipment, slew motor gear assemble. • Slew motor repair, Luff cylinder, hydraulic and pneumatic repair and overhaul. • Retractable bitts and roller chock repairs. • Stern tube shaft seal repairs • Baxter bolt removal, re-tapping and cleaning of bolt threads and deck plug threads. • Drill, tap and thread various bolts/studs and fasteners. • Follows guidelines and procedures set forth in Formal Work Packages. Read, interpret, understand and work to the requirements of appropriate technical manuals, drawings and blue prints. Required Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • Minimum 4 years of work-related experience performing diagnostic inspections and repairs on Navy ship mechanical systems • Sound interpersonal skills needed to interface, coordinate with company personnel, customers, and outside contacts • Ability to pass PQS 301 Craftsmen qualifications • Ability to read schematics and blue prints • Ability to read technical manuals and repair standards • Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed written instructions, MRC cards or drawings • Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Secret Clearance • Ability to obtain and maintain access to military and government installations and private shipyards. Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $26.07 - $32.30 Hourly. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. ADA Notations: • Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise • Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships) • Ability to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight • Office, warehouse, laboratory, pier side, shipboard • Noise conditions range from very quiet to loud Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Chula Vista, CA typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom learning. These apprenticeships, which last about four to five years, require extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Chula Vista, machinists can expect to earn an average of $1,138 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $100,000 annually. Educational institutions, trade schools, and organizations like the National Institute for Metalworking Skills offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
