Doco Engineering Inc

At a Glance Company: Doco Engineering Inc. Location: Red Bluff, California (On-Site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $25 - $50 per hour (DOE) Shift: Day Shift (Monday-Friday) Overtime: As Needed Experience Level: Entry to Senior (training available for the right candidate) Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Why This Role Exists Due to continued growth and strong demand for custom automation equipment, Doco Engineering is expanding its machining capacity and hiring an additional CNC Programmer / Operator. This role plays a critical part in producing precision components used in high-tech automated systems, where quality, efficiency, and craftsmanship directly impact project success. The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Program CNC mills and lathes using Autodesk Fusion 360 (primarily 2.5D work) Analyze engineering drawings and work orders to develop machining strategies Select tooling, workholding, speeds, and feeds for various materials Set up machines and run both production and one-off jobs Optimize toolpaths for efficiency and part quality Perform first-article and in-process inspections Troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments as needed Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams on new builds Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment Machines, Controls & Software You'll work with equipment such as: Machines: Haas CNC Mills and Lathes (with WPS probing systems) Controls: Haas CAM Software: Autodesk Fusion 360 Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, gauges, and standard precision instruments Materials You'll Work With Aluminum Mild and alloy steels Stainless steel Various materials used in automation equipment manufacturing What We're Looking ForRequired Experience in a CNC machining or manufacturing environment Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail Understanding of tooling, feeds/speeds, and setups Reliable, safety-minded, and self-motivated Preferred (Not Required) Experience with Fusion 360 or similar CAM software Experience with Haas mills and lathes Y-axis machining experience Programming experience Interest in learning from a Master Machinist Training is available for motivated candidates who show strong aptitude. Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Doco Engineering because: Work on high-tech automation equipment and dynamic parts Hands-on role with real impact on finished machines Mentorship from an experienced Master Machinist Clean, organized shop with modern equipment Supportive, family-style culture Competitive pay for a lower cost-of-living Northern California area Stable workload with diverse projects Doco was also recognized by Xometry for "Excellence in Manufacturing" - 100% accuracy and 100% on-time delivery. As founder Doug Pientak says: "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right." Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $25 - $50 per hour (DOE) Benefits: Competitive hourly pay Training and skill development Supportive team environment Stable full-time employment Schedule: Day Shift (Monday-Friday) Overtime: As needed Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply Now or Save This Job to come back later.