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CNC MACHINIST (5-AXIS)

Freeform, Hawthorne, California, United States

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CNC Machinist (5-Axis)

Hawthorne, CA $35 – $55 per hour + Stock Options Freeform Technologies

Precision Meets Autonomy.

Freeform is revolutionizing manufacturing through

AI-driven, autonomous metal 3D printing factories

that bring the scalability of software to physical production. Using

real-time controls, advanced sensing, and data-driven learning , we produce flawless metal parts at speeds once thought impossible.

As a

CNC Machinist (5-Axis) , you’ll operate world-class

DMG Mori and Haas multi-axis machines —post-processing 3D-printed parts for top aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. You’ll join a team pushing the boundaries of machining while developing your own programming and automation skills.

What You’ll Do

Set up, run, and operate programs on DMG Mori and Haas CNC machines for complex precision parts

Execute machining operations from blueprints, drawings, and schematics under tight tolerances

Perform on-machine and manual deburring and part finishing

Inspect parts using on-machine probing and manual precision tools (micrometers, thread gauges, indicators)

Handle routine machine maintenance and cutting-fluid management

Participate in process-improvement projects to increase throughput and efficiency

What You Bring

5+ years

of CNC machine setup and operation experience

Proficiency machining

aluminum, stainless, titanium, or Inconel

Experience with

5-axis DMG Mori machines

Ability to read blueprints and part drawings

Preferred Skills & Experience

Familiarity with

Siemens controls

CNC programming experience and fixture design knowledge

Experience machining metal 3D-printed parts

NTMA machinist certification (or equivalent)

Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and CMMs

Ability to operate cranes, forklifts, and shop equipment

Willingness to work overtime as needed

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Freeform, every employee is a

shareholder . We build the future of manufacturing together—merging automation, additive, and CNC precision to move faster than ever before.

Benefits & Perks

Significant

stock option packages (pre-IPO)

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision

Traditional & Roth 401(k)

✈️

Relocation assistance

available

️ Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Generous paid parental leave

️ Free daily catered lunch & dinner + stocked kitchenette

Casual dress & flexible hours

Regular team events and continuous learning culture

Location

Our

35,000 sq ft Hawthorne, CA

facility is a state-of-the-art hub for collaboration, R&D, and production in Los Angeles’ thriving tech manufacturing corridor — minutes from the 405, 105, and 110 freeways.

Compensation

$35 – $55 per hour , based on experience and technical expertise. Top-tier candidates with deep multi-axis and fixture experience may qualify for the upper range.

Join Us

Work on cutting-edge 5-axis machining that powers the next era of manufacturing — where

3D printing and CNC precision unite .