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At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is hiring for a CNC Technician in Santa Ana ,CA.

We are looking for you!

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

The CNC Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring CNC machining equipment (including multi-axis milling, turning, and balancing machines) to manufacture high-precision components for turboexpanders and rotating machinery. The role requires executing machining operations safely, efficiently, and according to precise engineering specifications, job travelers, and quality standards.

Working closely with manufacturing engineers, quality control inspectors, and production leads, the CNC Technician performs part setups, tool offsets, dimensional inspections, and routine machine maintenance in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up, load, and operate CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machining equipment in accordance with job travelers and setup sheets.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, process sheets, and instructions to ensure accurate part production under tight tolerances.
• Install, align, and secure custom fixtures, work holding devices, cutting tools, and raw materials into CNC machinery.
• Load CNC programs, input tool offsets, and execute test runs or first-piece inspections to verify accuracy before full production runs.
• Monitor machine operations, tool wear, speeds, feeds, and coolant flow during production runs, making necessary operational adjustments.
• Inspect finished components using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and dial indicators to verify quality compliance and document output.
• Identify, document, and segregate non-conforming or defective parts, reporting quality issues promptly to engineering and supervision.
• Perform routine preventive machine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs to keep equipment in safe working condition.
• Maintain accurate production records, work order traveler documentation, inspection logs, and ERP system entries.
• Adhere strictly to safety regulations, PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and ISO standards while maintaining a clean 5S workstation.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, quality, and HSE teams to alleviate production bottlenecks and achieve on-time delivery.

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Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; Vocational training, apprenticeship, or Associate Degree preferred
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant CNC machining experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience operating CNC lathes, mills, or multi-axis machining tools
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and ANSI Y14.5 GD&T specifications
• High mechanical aptitude and proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges)
• Basic computer skills and experience with shop-floor production tracking systems or SAP
• Familiarity with 5S methodology, Lean Manufacturing principles, and ISO 9001 quality procedures
• Strong coordination, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• - Team player with effective communication skills across Engineering, Quality, and HSE departments

The hourly base pay rate for this position in California is $30.00-$40.00. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Air Liquide considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. 

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.