Horizontal Mill CNC Operator - Level 3 - Snowline Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
Why consider a career with Snowline Engineering?
Snowline Engineering is a state-of-the-art precision machining facility located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada just 20 minutes outside of Sacramento. Our company's objective is to provide our customers with diversity in precision machining, precision sheet metal, light to medium fabrication, and turnkey assemblies.
We have been in business since 1966 and have a very diverse customer base including customers from the Aerospace, Robotics, Medical and Train industries.
Our 80,000 square foot facility features the most state of the art equipment in the industry.
We offer in-house training and opportunity for advancement.
If you want to work for a company that values excellence and surround yourself with a talented team of professionals, we look forward to receiving your resume!
Position: Horizontal Machinist Level 3
Location: Cameron Park, CA
Status: Full Time
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Our Compensation and Benefits show how much we value our team!
- $25.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with high company contribution
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans
- 401K plan with Company Match
- Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
General Description:
Set-up and operate metal cutting machine tools and operate a variety of manual and CNC machines including mills and lathes. Will be responsible for properly placing work piece in the machines and completing the operations specified on the job travelers. Must be capable of interpreting blueprints and part specifications to select the correct material, tools, and fabrication processes. Must be familiar with G-code programming formats. Should have a good working knowledge of inspection equipment and be capable of selecting the proper inspection tool to verify product conformity to specifications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- 10 years of relevant experience working with CNC mills and lathes required.
- Good math skills.
- General mechanical skills.
- Basic familiarity with the use of hand tools.
- Basic blue print skills.
- Knowledge of machining the following materials; Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Inconel, and assorted plastics.
- High school diploma or GED.
Skill Level Demonstrated Operations Skills:
- Tend to one or more machine tools to machine metal and non-metal work pieces.
- Complete routine machine maintenance.
- Capable of Interpreting and editing CNC Programs using FANUC, FADAL, and Yasnac controls.
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
- Reads blue print and job traveler specifications to determine the proper tooling required to set up each operation.
- Builds fixtures as required to hold work piece.
- Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of work piece to specifications using standard measuring tools.
- Modify programs as required to meet product conformity.
- Replace cutting tools as required to meet product conformity.
- Maintain statistical reporting.
- Deburr work pieces as required.
- Clean parts as required.
- Other duties as assigned by management
**NO CALLS FROM STAFFING AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE**