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Systomatic Inc.

5 axis Milling Programmer

Union City, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Senior CNC 5-Axis Machinist / Setup Operator Systomatic Inc. | Union City, CA | Full-Time | Day Shift Systomatic Inc. is a precision aerospace machine shop specializing in complex multi-axis ...

Freeform

CNC MACHINIST (5-AXIS)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$35 - $55/hr

As a CNC Machinist (5-Axis), you'll be critical to ensuring precision, repeatability, and throughput across demanding programs. --- The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: * Set up and ...

Pave Talent

5 Axis CNC Programmer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$27 - $36.75/hr

The shop runs 5-axis vertical and horizontal mills alongside a Swiss turning department, holding tolerances down to half a thousandth. It is a small, tight-knit operation where the President is on ...

LA Gauge Company

CNC Programmer 5-Axis

Sun Valley, CA · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

The Programmer will be responsible for developing and verifying CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling centers as well as lathes. Using Mastercam for programming and VeriCut for verification ...

A1J Technologies LLC

CNC Mill 5 Axis Setup

San Jose, CA · On-site

$25.75 - $34.25/hr

CNC Mill 5-Axis Setup/Operator Location: San Jose, CA Reports To: Senior CNC Mill Programmer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary The CNC Mill 5-Axis Setup/Operator is responsible for setting up ...

A1J Technologies

CNC Mill 5 Axis Setup

San Jose, CA · On-site

$25.75 - $34.25/hr

CNC Mill 5-Axis Setup/Operator Location: San Jose, CA Reports To: Senior CNC Mill Programmer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary The CNC Mill 5-Axis Setup/Operator is responsible for setting up ...

OMW Corporation

5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist

Novato, CA · On-site

$45 - $75/hr

OMW's 5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist needs leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The 5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist must be thorough and observant with an eye ...

A1J Technologies LLC

CNC Mill 5 Axis Setup

San Jose, CA

$25.75 - $34.25/hr

CNC Mill 5-Axis Setup/Operator Location: San Jose, CA Reports To: Senior CNC Mill Programmer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary The CNC Mill 5-Axis Setup/Operator is responsible for setting up ...

OMW Corporation

5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist

Novato, CA · On-site

$45 - $75/hr

OMW's 5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist needs leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The 5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist must be thorough and observant with an eye ...

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5 axis Milling Programmer

Union City, CA • On-site

Systomatic Inc.
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$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Senior CNC 5-Axis Machinist / Setup Operator

Systomatic Inc. | Union City, CA | Full-Time | Day Shift

Systomatic Inc. is a precision aerospace machine shop specializing in complex multi-axis components for aerospace, defense, and high-technology industries.

We operate a modern facility equipped with multiple 5-axis machines, CNC lathes, and EDM, producing tight-tolerance parts that require advanced machining strategies and attention to detail.

We are looking for a highly skilled CNC machinist with strong 5-axis experience who enjoys solving challenging machining problems and working on precision components.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to own setups, improve processes, and work on sophisticated parts rather than repetitive production work.


What You’ll Work With

Our shop runs modern high-precision equipment including:

• Multiple Matsuura 5-axis machining centers
• Haas VF-2 (30k spindle) with trunnion
• Haas UMC-1250 machines
• CNC turning centers (Haas ST series)
• Wire and sinker EDM
• High-precision inspection equipment and CMM systems

You’ll be machining complex aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and specialty materials with tight tolerances for aerospace applications.


Responsibilities

• Setup and operate 5-axis CNC milling machines
• Machine complex precision parts with tight tolerances
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T
• Optimize tooling, fixturing, and machining strategies
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measurement tools
• Collaborate with programmers and engineers to improve machining efficiency
• Maintain clean, organized setups and workspaces


Requirements

• 5+ years CNC machining experience in a professional shop
• Hands-on 5-axis machining experience strongly preferred
• Strong ability to read prints and understand GD&T
• Experience holding tight tolerances on aerospace components
• Comfortable working independently on setups and problem solving
• Must have own machinist tools


Preferred Experience

• CAM experience (Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar)
• Experience with multi-axis fixturing and complex setups
• CMM inspection experience
• Experience machining prototype and short-run parts

Company Description

Systomatic is a precision machine shop in Union City, California, producing complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, and advanced-technology customers.