Skilled Trades · Los Angeles, CA

Machinist jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Machinists set up and run manual and CNC machines, turning prints and CAD models into precision metal parts held to tolerances of a thousandth of an inch.

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$22–$50/hr
Typical pay range
$68k
Median, full-time
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Sewing/Assembly Operator

Select Staffing · Rancho Dominguez, CA
$18.47 - $23 per hour

Description Aerospace company seeking Sewing / Assembly Operators to support fabrication of aircraft insulation blankets and final assembly operations for a high-rate aerospace manufacturing program. Aerospace experience…

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CNC PROGRAMMER I

Marvin Group · Inglewood, CA
$27 - $32 per hour

Request support if needed. Prepare set-up sheets / documentation for each project. Well organized programming folders. Support machinist as needed on the Shop Floor with Edits and select feeds and speeds. Review Post Pro…

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Night Shift Machinist /Shop Lead

S & H Machine Inc · Burbank, CA
$27 - $50 per hour

Job Description Job Description Night Shift Machinist / Shop Lead Location: Burbank, CA Pay: $27.00 - $50.00 per hour ???? Get a glimpse of our shop and team: Watch our video About the Job We're looking for an experience…

Posted 5d ago
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Mill Machinist

Los Angeles, CA
$30 - $40 per hour

Job Title: Mill Machinist Job Description We are seeking a skilled Mill Machinist experienced in operating CNC machines with Fanuc controls. You will work primarily with 316L Stainless Steel metal alloy using 3-axis CNC…

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CNC Mill Machinist

Integrated Magnetics · Los Angeles, CA · Full-time

Integrated Magnetics is seeking a skilled CNC Mill Machinist to operate and maintain CNC milling machines for the production of precision components. The CNC Mill Machinist will be responsible for setting up machines, pr…

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Seamstress Tailor Sewing Specialist

David's Bridal · Glendale, CA

From Aisle to Algorithm and for All Life’s Moments, at David’s Bridal, we empower our customers and our employees to stay true to their dreams and find the one, whether that means the event or the wedding dress that matc…

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CNC Swiss Screw Machinist (2nd Shift)

ITT Inc. · El Monte, CA · Full-time
$26.78 - $40.14 per hour

include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. Position Summary ITT Micro-Mode is seeking a Swiss Screw Machinist to join our precision manufacturing team in El Cajon, CA. This role is responsible for operat…

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Machinist I - 2nd

Corning · Glendale, CA
$22 - $26.5 per hour

, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions The purpose of this position is: Machinist I’s are responsible for learning and executing production processes to manufacture small…

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Machinist Apprentice

Corning · Glendale, CA
$18 - $20 per hour

High School Diploma required. Must plan to enroll in school for an Apprentice Program in the Fall Session, November 2026 . Machinist I will be required to have completed an Apprentice Program ( cost covered by Corning ).…

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Cnc Machinist

Santa Fe Springs, CA
$25 - $50 per hour

CNC Machinist Job Description We are seeking a skilled 4/5-Axis CNC Machinist for the night shift to set up and operate advanced CNC milling machines. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing complex ae…

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Machinist (Manual and CNC)

All-Ways Metal, Inc. · Gardena, CA

Number of openings:1 Shift:Day Job description:Sets up, operates, and edits programs on CNC machining centers. Machines parts to required specifications. Reads blueprints and shop drawings. Verifies conformance of parts…

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What machinists earn in Los Angeles

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Apprentice $22–$29 $46k–$61k
Journeyman $28–$38 $59k–$78k
Master / Lead $35–$50 $73k–$104k

Adjusted for the Los Angeles market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

CNC setup and operationG-code and CAM softwareBlueprint and GD&T readingMicrometers and calipersManual lathe and mill workTooling and speeds/feedsQuality inspectionShop math and trigonometry
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Walk me through setting up a CNC mill for a new part.

Cover reviewing the print, workholding, tool setup and offsets, proving the program, and first-article inspection. Sequence and care are what they listen for.

How comfortable are you reading GD&T on a print?

Be honest about your level and give an example, like holding a true-position callout. If you are stronger on limit dimensions, say so.

A part starts drifting out of tolerance mid-run. What do you check?

Name the suspects in order: tool wear, thermal growth, workholding, and offsets. Show you adjust based on measurement, not guesswork.

What is your experience writing or editing G-code?

Distinguish between editing programs at the control and programming in CAM. Name the controls and software, such as Fanuc, Haas, or Mastercam.

What is the tightest tolerance you regularly hold, and on what material?

Give a real number with context. Holding a few tenths on stainless says more than any adjective.

How do you document your setups for repeat jobs?

Describe setup sheets, tool lists, and photos so the next run starts fast. Shops value machinists who make jobs repeatable.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For machinists specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State the tightest tolerances you hold routinely and the materials you cut.

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Name your controls and CAM software: Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Mastercam, or Fusion 360.

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Distinguish operator, setup, and programming experience; each pays differently.

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List NIMS credentials or a completed machinist apprenticeship if you have them.

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Mention inspection skills and equipment, from micrometers to CMM experience.

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Include industry context such as aerospace, medical, or job-shop work, since tolerance culture differs.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Machine Operator
02 Machinist
03 CNC Programmer
04 Tool and Die Maker or Shop Lead
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