CNC Machinist

Aleron
United States, California, San Jose
Aug 21, 2026
Description Job Title: CNC Machinist Location: San Jose CA 95131 Employment Type: Full-TIme Direct Hire with comprehensive benefits Industry: Aerospace Compensation: $40/hr. Schedule: First Shift Monday-Friday Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior CNC Mill Set Up Machinist to join our client on a Full-Time Direct Hire opportunity in San Jose CA 95131 About the Opportunity: The Senior CNC Mill Set Up Machinist will set up and operate CNC mills, machine complex parts to customer specifications, troubleshoot machining issues, support new program prove-outs, and mentor less experienced machinists. Responsibilities Set up and run new and repeat CNC mill jobs independently. Machine complex parts in various materials. Select cutting tools, speeds, feeds, fixtures, and work-holding methods. Prove out new CNC programs with the Programming team. Use CNC controls, including macros, and edit G-code at the machine. Design and manufacture fixtures and work holding using MDI or manual machines. Inspect parts to tolerances as tight as 0.0001" using GD&T. Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and process issues. Estimate job completion times and record job, setup, and cycle-time data. Mentor less experienced machinists. Follow quality, safety, CNC programming, and company procedures. Maintain production records, part counts, and a clean work area. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: High school diploma/GED and 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. What Sets You Apart: CNC mill setup and machining experience. Experience machining complex parts. Knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, fixtures, and work holding. G-code editing and CNC macro experience. GD&T and precision inspection experience. Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills. Additional Information: After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy \| Acara Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply