Freeform
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 .
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 .