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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
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$68k
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platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon. SCOPE The CNC Machinist I will be responsible for operating CNC Mill and Lathe machines used in Manufacturing…
$22 - $26.5 per hour
polysilicon, 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 manufac…
$25 - $50 per hour
CNC Machinist **up to $50 PER HOUR** Job Description We are seeking a skilled 5-Axis CNC Machinist to set up and operate advanced CNC milling machines for the production of complex aerospace and flight hardware component…
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…
$25 - $55 per hour
Hiring ASAP for CNC Machinists ! Description: You will be setting up CNC mill or lathe machines to manufacture components for the aerospace & defense industry. Skills & Qualifications: ~ CNC machining experience ~5 - 10+…
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…
Number of openings:1 Shift:Day Job description:Sets up and operates power brake to bend, form, punch, or straighten metal. Selects, positions, and aligns dies in machines. Adjusts pressure and clearance of dies. Verifies…
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What machinists earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, 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
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Machine Operator
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Machinist
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CNC Programmer
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Tool and Die Maker or Shop Lead
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