Production Manager – CNC Machining (SolidCAM / SolidWorks) Burns Machinery Inc. – Minden, NV 89423 Salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year (DOE) + Production Incentives Full-Time | On-Site | Day Shift About Burns Machinery Burns Machinery Inc. is a precision CNC machining and fabrication company located in Minden, Nevada, serving aerospace, motorsports, and advanced industrial industries. Our 40,000-sq-ft facility operates 13 CNC mills (30-, 40-, and 50-taper) and 4 CNC lathes, specializing in short-run and high-mix precision manufacturing. We are a family-owned company with over 40 years of excellence—known for craftsmanship, innovation, and a safety-driven, team-oriented culture. Position Summary We are seeking a hands-on Production Manager with proven experience in CNC machining and SolidCAM programming. This role oversees all aspects of production—scheduling, setup, quality control, and personnel management. The ideal candidate is a skilled programmer and leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about continuous improvement, efficiency, and precision. Key Responsibilities • Plan and coordinate daily operations across CNC mills and lathes to meet delivery and quality goals. • Supervise, train, and mentor 6+ operators and setup technicians. • Oversee machine selection, tooling, and fixturing for each project. • Create, review, and optimize tool paths and machining programs using SolidCAM within SolidWorks. • Ensure production efficiency, accuracy, and quality control through all phases of manufacturing. • Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and sales teams on planning and quoting. • Maintain and enforce safety procedures and OSHA compliance. • Lead Lean / 5S initiatives to reduce waste and standardize operations. • Conduct employee performance reviews and implement training plans. Required Skills & Experience • Minimum 5 years of CNC mill programming experience with strong G-code proficiency. • Minimum 10 years of mill setup and machining experience (tool offsets, work coordinates, fixture alignment). • Proficient in SolidWorks and SolidCAM for program creation and optimization. • Proven leadership of teams (6+ machinists or setup technicians). • Strong understanding of tooling, speeds, feeds, and material behavior. • Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies. • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings and perform precision inspections. Compensation & Benefits • Base Salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year (depending on experience) • Incentives: Production and performance bonuses • Benefits Include: • Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance • Accidental Insurance • Simple IRA with Employer Match • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave • Bonus Structure and Career Growth Opportunities Why Join Burns Machinery? • Competitive pay and performance incentives • Work with cutting-edge equipment and software (SolidCAM, SolidWorks, Haas, and more) • Collaborative, family-owned culture with decades of proven stability • Located in scenic Minden, NV — close to Lake Tahoe and Reno Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>CNC II Setup/Operator Job Title: CNC II Setup/Operator FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt Department: Manufacturing Reports To: Manufacturing Manager Salary Range: $26.00-$28.00 Last Review Date: October 24, 2025 American International Tooling is actively hiring for a CNC II Setup/Operator. We have experienced unprecedented growth and require qualified applicants. We are located in Minden, NV. We Offer competitive pay and benefits such as company paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, up to 5% 401K matching. This is a full-time, day-shift position generally working Monday-Friday from 6:00 am – 2:30 pm. General Summary Under limited supervision, performs complex machining operations and setups in support of production operations. Operates various types of machine tools and performs progressive machining operation for metal parts, tools and machines with close tolerances or high finish requirements. Fits and assembles where necessary, using machinists’ hand tools and measuring instruments. Has familiarity with working properties of various materials. May program CNC machines in the course of making parts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Read and interpret blueprints and related technical data. · Understand the relationships between dimensions and how tolerances impact finished dimensions. · Edit/offset, modify machine controls. · Measure part dimensions, perform machine offsets. · Change inserts and tool touch-off. · Load, unload, and inspect production parts. · Performs typical machine ship support to the manufacturing/assembly floor. · Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the leads/management. · Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. · Be proficient in setup and operations with all turning centers, lathes, mills, and miscellaneous equipment. · Set-up and tear-down in a timely manner to meet manufacturing needs. · Experienced in machining and understanding the physical characteristics of different materials. Additional Duties and Responsibilities This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform. Employees are expected to perform other tasks and duties directly and/or indirectly related to the assigned job given by the manager. Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. · Maintain quality of manufactured parts. · Manage tool usage. · Strong leadership skills and teamwork mentality. · Time management. · Results driven. · Analytical and problem-solving skills. · Attention to detail. · Technical skills and ability to understand blueprints, documents, and manuals. · Proven experience as a CNC setup/operator. · Thorough knowledge of CNC machining. · Knowledge of basic math and computer skills. · Verbal and written communication skills. · Regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle or feel product for burrs or surface finish. · Frequently required to walk and stand; reach with hands and arms. · Occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. · Frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Education and Experience · High School diploma or GED · Minimum of 3-5 years of machine-related experience with lathes and mills. · Training in general industry safety. • Job offers are contingent upon the completion and acceptable results of a background check, and successful drug screening. * Job Type: Full-time Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance Experience: • CNC: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Minden, Nevada (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Minden, Nevada: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Cnc Machine Operator - Set Up At Kelly, we're passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We're seeking a CNC Machine Operator - Set Up to work at a premier manufacturing facility in Minden, NV. With us, it's all about finding the job that's just right. Pay Rate: $26-$32/hr Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30p Why You Should Apply To Be A CNC Machine Operator - Set Up: • Join a dynamic team in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment. • Opportunity for growth and development in CNC programming and operations. • Work in a clean and organized facility with a strong emphasis on safety. • Be part of a company that values communication, teamwork, and employee relations. What's A Typical Day As A CNC Machine Operator - Set Up? You'll Be: • Performing machine setups and edits under the direction of the Production Manager, ensuring operations align with print specifications. • Conducting first article inspections and making tool changes and offsets as necessary. • Monitoring machines to ensure they are running effectively and efficiently, addressing any issues promptly. This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You: • Have a high school diploma with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a CNC horizontal or vertical milling environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Are experienced in performing setups and edits, with advanced math skills and a mechanical inclination. • Possess knowledge of hand tools, machining processes, and machine shop inspection tools such as calipers and micrometers. What Happens Next Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worryeven 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 a CNC Machine Operator - Set Up 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. 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. 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 lifejust ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, typically begins with specialized training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to develop essential skills while earning. Training programs last about four to five years, requiring many hours of supervised work under experienced professionals. According to the latest data, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,199 in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a steady job growth for machinists, with about 35,400 job openings annually. Vocational schools, apprenticeship programs, and industry associations help aspiring machinists find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,640 annually for experienced professionals.
