CNC MACHINIST (5-AXIS)

Company: Freeform
Location: Hawthorne
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 .

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