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Company: Reed International – VSS Macropaver
Location: Hickman, California
Pay: $26.00–$32.00/hr DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday–Thursday • 5:00 AM–3:30 PM • Friday overtime
Experience: Experienced CNC machinists preferred
Machines: CNC Mills • CNC Lathes • Mazak VMCs • Mazak HMCs
Controls: Mazatrol experience strongly preferred

Why join Reed International?

If you’re an experienced CNC machinist who wants to do more than load parts and push cycle start, this is an opportunity worth a look.

Reed International is growing its manufacturing capabilities at its VSS Macropaver operation in Hickman, California. You’ll work hands-on with CNC milling and turning equipment, including Mazak vertical and horizontal machining centers, while helping manufacture equipment used in the pavement maintenance industry.

This role involves real setup and machining work—selecting tooling and fixtures, making adjustments at the machine, solving problems, inspecting your own work, and finding better ways to produce parts.

You’ll also get a Monday–Thursday 4×10 schedule with Friday overtime, plus a benefits package that includes both a 401(k) and pension program.

Reed International emphasizes advanced manufacturing, innovation, and employee development across its family of pavement-maintenance equipment brands. Learn more about Reed International.

⚙️ What you'll be doing

• Set up and operate CNC mills and CNC lathes
• Run Mazak vertical and horizontal machining centers
• Read blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
• Select tooling, fixtures, and appropriate machine settings
• Adjust feeds, speeds, offsets, and other parameters as needed
• Edit CNC programs at the machine when required
• Plan efficient machining sequences
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment
• Troubleshoot machining and production issues
• Support fabrication operations when needed
• Work with the fabrication and production teams on process improvements

️ Machines, controls & equipment

CNC equipment:

• Mazak Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)
• Mazak Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)
• CNC Mills
• CNC Lathes

Controls: Mazatrol experience is a strong plus

Inspection: Precision measuring and inspection tools

⭐ Shop highlights

• Monday–Thursday 4×10 schedule
• Day shift
• Friday overtime opportunities
• Mazak VMC and HMC equipment
• Hands-on setup and machining work
• Opportunity to edit programs at the machine
• Mix of machining and fabrication
• Growing manufacturing operation
• Opportunities to develop additional skills
• 401(k) plus pension program

✅ What we're looking for

Required:

• Hands-on CNC machining experience
• CNC mill and/or CNC lathe experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Understanding of tooling, fixtures, feeds, speeds, and offsets
• Ability to inspect machined parts using precision measuring tools
• Strong attention to quality and safety
• Ability to work Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, with Friday overtime

Preferred:

• Mazak CNC machining experience
• Mazatrol control experience
• CNC programming or program-editing experience
• Experience with both milling and turning
• Fabrication or welding experience
• Welding certifications

Why you'll like working here

This isn't an operator-only position. Reed International is looking for someone who can contribute to the machining process and help solve problems on the shop floor.

If you like setting up machines, making adjustments, figuring out better ways to run a job, and working alongside a fabrication team, you'll have an opportunity to use those skills here.

Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay: $26.00–$32.00/hr, based on experience

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) program
• Pension program
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Growth and skill-development opportunities

Schedule:
Monday–Thursday
5:00 AM–3:30 PM
Fridays available/required for overtime as needed

About Reed International

Reed International operates a family of brands focused on manufacturing equipment for the pavement-maintenance industry, including VSS Macropaver.

Its product portfolio includes equipment for slurry seal and micro surfacing, asphalt emulsion and modified asphalt production, asphalt repair, recycling, crack sealing, and other pavement-maintenance applications.

The company emphasizes advanced manufacturing technology, continued innovation, and developing its employees as it grows. Reed International describes its culture as collaborative and focused on creating long-term career and advancement opportunities. Reed International currently operates several complementary equipment brands across the pavement-maintenance market.

Apply today

If you're a CNC machinist looking for hands-on setup work, Mazak equipment, a four-day primary workweek, and the opportunity to grow with an expanding manufacturing operation, apply today through hireCNC.