Machinist

3/2/2026

Machinists will be responsible for the setup and operation of various machine tools, including proving out CNC programs and documenting any changes to programs or fixtures. Key duties involve optimizing speeds and feeds, making tool compensation adjustments, and inspecting completed units using precision instruments to ensure conformance to specifications.

Salary

28 - 38 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Established in 1983, Therm-x takes pride in delivering thermal solutions incorporating our vertical integration capabilities including; Thermal Design and Test, CNC Machining, Metal Joining, Sheet Metal Manufacturing and Integration of these disciplines with Electro Mechanical Assembly. Therm-x has become a leader in Advanced Temperature and Process Control Systems for the Hi-Technology industries. Markets served include Semiconductor and Electronics equipment, Alternative Energy, Medical/Biotech, Defense/Aerospace, Petrochemical, and Food/beverage. Cutting-edge manufacturing and advanced engineering capabilities allow us to support the evolving and unique temperature management needs of clients who envision innovative process solutions. Engineered solutions include: Heaters, Sensors and Control Systems. If your application requires a custom solution, our application engineers will work with you from design to product launch to develop the right product for your application. Design support, engineering, manufacturing and testing are done at our facility in Hayward, CA. Therm-x also has inventory on the West Coast for off the shelf products such as Controllers, Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermocouple Wire, Indicators, Data Acquisition and more. Our low cost region strategic partner Therm-x SVT, located in Vietnam can be your outsource solution for higher volume, lower cost requirements with a quality system developed here in the states.

About the Role

Therm-x of California is the leading manufacture for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a diverse customer base. We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, 401 (K), and paid time off.

We are looking for Mill & Lathe Swing Shift Machinist's that will be responsible for the setup and operation of a variety of machine tools. This role is available at two of our locations: Hayward and Modesto.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Knowledge of metal cutting machining procedures, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout.
Work directly with department leads and engineering to run part specific process instructions.
Prove out CNC Programs and process instructions for engineering changes and new part programs.
Document any changes to the CNC Program or Setup/Fixtures.
Must be able to read and interpret basic manufacturing drawings and understand basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance standard (GD&T).
Make adjustments to the tool compensation values in the machine control to keep the machine features within process control limits.
Optimize Speeds and Feeds to produce quality parts. Document changes and provide feedback to the Programming Supervisor.
Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments.
Document in-process inspection

Education and Experience

High School Graduate
CNC experience: 4+ years
Programming experience is desired

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: high noise level associated with manufacturing facility

Key Skills

SetupOperationMillLatheMetal Cutting MachiningShop MathematicsMetal PropertiesLayoutCNC ProgramsGD&TTool CompensationSpeeds and Feeds OptimizationPrecision InstrumentsInspection