TRAK Machine Tools (TMT)

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: TRAK Machine Tools (TMT)
Location: Rancho Dominguez, CA (Onsite)
Shop Type: OEM / CNC Machine Tool Manufacturer
Industries Served: Manufacturing, R&D, Education, Industrial Machining
Typical Work: Prototype → Production, Tool Room, Machine Development
Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Manual Machining, Prototype & Tool Room
Materials: Aluminum, Steel, Cast Iron, Specialty Machine-Tool Materials
Certifications: Internal quality systems (OEM manufacturing environment)
Shift Environment: Primarily 1st Shift (Day Shift)

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About TRAK Machine Tools

TRAK Machine Tools (TMT) is an OEM CNC machine tool manufacturer headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, California, with an additional facility in Henderson, Nevada. For more than 50 years, TMT has designed, built, and supported TRAK CNC machines and ProtoTRAK® CNC controls trusted by machinists around the world.

Unlike traditional job shops, TMT’s machinists help build the machines that other machinists rely on every day. The company focuses on precision machining, thoughtful design, and real-world usability — blending engineering innovation with hands-on machinist feedback.

This is a shop where craftsmanship, problem-solving, and collaboration with engineering are part of the daily work — not buzzwords.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at TRAK Machine Tools work on:

• Part Types: CNC machine components, prototype parts, tooling, fixtures, and assemblies
• Production Style: Prototype, R&D, tool room, and low-volume production
• Typical Tolerances: Tight tolerance machining (down to ±0.0001" depending on role)
• Programming & Setup: Setup machinists and programmers working directly with engineering
• Materials Machined: Aluminum, steel, cast iron, and machine-tool-specific alloys

This environment is ideal for machinists who enjoy thinking through the entire process, not just running parts off a queue.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (prototype & production)
• CNC Turning
• Tool Room & Manual Machining
• Prototype & R&D Machining
• Build-to-Print and Engineering-Supported Manufacturing

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CNC Equipment

Transparency matters — machinists want to know what they’ll actually touch.

Machines & Controls Include:

• TRAK CNC machines (proprietary equipment)
• ProtoTRAK® CNC controls
• Mazak CNC machines
• Manual mills and lathes (tool room support)

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Software & Programming

• CAM Software: Mastercam, Fusion 360, SolidWorks CAM (role-dependent)
• Programming: G-code, conversational CNC (ProtoTRAK)
• Inspection Tools: Micrometers, calipers, indicators, precision measuring equipment

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Quality, Inspection & Manufacturing Standards

TRAK Machine Tools maintains a process-driven manufacturing environment supported by:

• First-article and in-process inspection
• Tight tolerance verification
• Engineering collaboration and DFM feedback
• Clean, organized, professional shop practices

Machinists work in a structured environment where quality expectations are clear and respected.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at TRAK Machine Tools

Machinists choose TMT because:

• You help design and build CNC machines, not just run production parts
• Strong collaboration between machinists and engineers
• Tool room, prototype, and R&D-focused work
• Stable company with long-term industry presence
• Competitive pay, benefits, and realistic schedules
• Skills developed here translate directly to advanced machining roles

This is a shop for machinists who want their work to matter beyond the print.

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

TRAK Machine Tools is currently hiring for:

• Prototype & Tool Room CNC Machinist
• CNC Lathe Machinist (Senior-Level Roles)

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at TRAK Machine Tools on hireCNC.