CNC Machinist
US$25 – US$40 / hr base salary
Posted 31 Jul 2026
Advertised as “CNC Machinist Setup & Operation – LATHE”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$25 – US$40 / hr |
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Study levelCertificate
Position Details:
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Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
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Employment Type: Full-time
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Department: Starlight Solar
The Mission
At Starpath Robotics, we’re shaping the future of robotics through precision engineering and bold ideas. Our work thrives on the edge of what’s possible — and we’re looking for people who want to push those boundaries with us. We value craftsmanship, speed, and ownership. If you’re passionate about creating high-precision components that directly fuels the next-generation in space, you’ll fit right in.
CNC Machinist Setup & Operation – LATHE
We’re hiring a CNC Machinist with experience in 2-axis or multi-axis CNC turning. This role requires quality experience in CNC machining, setups, problem-solving at the machine and program (G-Code) level, and the ability to take ownership from design handoff through finished part.
Responsibilities:
• Setup and operate CNC lathes (2-axis) to support precision aerospace robotics manufacturing.
• Editing, and optimizing programs in OKUMA G-code.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD/CAM models, and GD&T requirements to produce efficient machining strategies.
• Perform setups and operate CNC lathe machines. Cutting soft jaws, changing to collet nose, pie-jaws, gathering tooling, performing offsets, first article parts, etc.
• Ability to use inspection equipment to inspect parts after each operation.
• Maintain records of mark-ups on prints, save programs, setup sheets, and tool lists.
• Select and optimize tooling, adjusting speeds/feeds for efficiency and tool life.
• Saw cut material, deburr parts, use grinders, pneumatic tools and be a general shop hand.
• Maintain a clean work environment/shop space.
• Take ownership of the machine shop, be an asset in troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Mentor teammates and share best practices to raise the bar across the team.
• Pitch in beyond machining when needed — including assisting with assembly of our products — to ensure team success.
• Help with necessary maintenance, cleanliness, up-keep and repairs of machinery to the best of your ability.
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of CNC machining experience.
• Above average knowledge of 2-axis CNC turning, with exposure to multi-axis machining (encouraged).
• Proficiency in OKUMA OSP controls & (G-code) AND/OR WILLINGNESS TO LEARN. Such as