The CNC Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes to produce high-precision components. This role requires machining knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret drawings and control tight tolerances. The machinist ensures all parts meet quality standards, efficiency, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis machines with minimal supervision according to Work Instructions and Tooling List.
- Install, setup and adjust tooling offset, setup fixtures, work holding, and machine offsets.
Meet daily production targets with consistent part quality.
- Load programs and prove out new FAI jobs safely.
Troubleshoot machining issues where applicable and communicate with supervisor, CADCAM programmers, and quality inspectors to resolve issues.
Follow instructions from supervisors and support team workflow.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
- Inspect in-process and finished parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools.
- Support training of operator/fitter as needed.
Perform machine routine preventive maintenance
- Keep work area clean, organized, and compliant with shop standards.
Job Requirements:
Diploma, Certificate or equivalent experience
- 3–7 years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, or multi-axis).
- Experience in high-precision or high-mix/low-volume environments strongly preferred.
- Strong CNC setup and operating ability.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawing
- Experience with Haas, Fanuc, Heidenhain, or similar controls.
Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
- Strong attention to detail and quality mindset.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Good hand–eye coordination and manual dexterity.
What We Do
We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.
