Why consider a career with Snowline Engineering?
Snowline Engineering is a state-of-the-art precision machining facility located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada just 20 minutes outside of Sacramento. Our company's objective is to provide our customers with diversity in precision machining, precision sheet metal, light to medium fabrication, and turnkey assemblies.

We have been in business since 1966 and have a very diverse customer base including customers from the Aerospace, Robotics, Medical and Train industries.

Our 80,000 square foot facility features the most state of the art equipment in the industry.

We offer in-house training and opportunity for advancement.

If you want to work for a company that values excellence and surround yourself with a talented team of professionals, we look forward to receiving your resume!

Position: Horizontal Machinist Level 3
Location:   Cameron Park, CA
Status:   Full Time
Hours:   Monday - Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Our Compensation and Benefits show how much we value our team!

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with high company contribution
Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans
401K plan with Company Match
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Holidays

General Description:
Set-up and operate metal cutting machine tools and operate a variety of manual and CNC machines including mills and lathes. Will be responsible for properly placing work piece in the machines and completing the operations specified on the job travelers. Must be capable of interpreting blueprints and part specifications to select the correct material, tools, and fabrication processes. Must be familiar with G-code programming formats. Should have a good working knowledge of inspection equipment and be capable of selecting the proper inspection tool to verify product conformity to specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

10 years of relevant experience working with CNC mills and lathes required.
Good math skills.
General mechanical skills.
Basic familiarity with the use of hand tools.
Basic blue print skills.
Knowledge of machining the following materials; Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Inconel, and assorted plastics.
High school diploma or GED.

Skill Level Demonstrated Operations Skills:

Tend to one or more machine tools to machine metal and non-metal work pieces.
Complete routine machine maintenance.
Capable of Interpreting and editing CNC Programs using FANUC, FADAL, and Yasnac controls.
Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
Reads blue print and job traveler specifications to determine the proper tooling required to set up each operation.
Builds fixtures as required to hold work piece.
Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of work piece to specifications using standard measuring tools.
Modify programs as required to meet product conformity.
Replace cutting tools as required to meet product conformity.
Maintain statistical reporting.
Deburr work pieces as required.
Clean parts as required.
Other duties as assigned by management

**NO CALLS FROM STAFFING AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE**

About the company

Snowline Engineering is a precision manufacturing company. It provides CNC machining, sheet-metal fabrication, welding, finishing, assembly, and related manufacturing services. The company works with aerospace and other industrial customers that need complex metal parts and assemblies built to specification. Its shop model combines manufacturing engineering and programming with machining, fabrication, welding, quality inspection, scheduling, maintenance, and customer coordination. Work spans machinists, welders, fabricators, programmers, quality inspectors, manufacturing engineers, maintenance, and operations.

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Cameron Park, California

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Snowline's 60-year manufacturing history strengthens trust with aerospace prime contractors.
The Stark Aerospace deal gives Snowline direct exposure to U.S. Navy programs.
Management says 2026 expansion tracks booming aerospace and defense demand.

What critics are saying

Snowline's largest award, over $25 million, concentrates revenue with Stark Aerospace.
If Navy canister orders slip, Snowline's touted $100 million option value evaporates.
A third-facility expansion in 2026 strains capital, staffing, and delivery execution.

What makes Snowline Engineering unique

Since 1966, Snowline has built precision machining and fabrication for aerospace and defense.
In 2026, Snowline is expanding into a third facility in Cameron Park.
Snowline secured a December 2024 Stark Aerospace contract for MK 25 canisters and hardware.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Snowline Engineering

Horizontal Mill CNC Operator - Level 3

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