Machine Operator - CNC Lathe

Job Title: CNC Lathe Machinist

Location: Poway, CA
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), Non-exempt (hourly), In-Person
Hours: 2:15 PM - 10:45 PM PST
Department: Lathe
Reports To: Production Manager

About the Role:

The purpose of this position is to support the CNC lathe department's ability to achieve its goals and objectives. This includes the safe and efficient operation of a CNC lathe machine allowing for the achievement of customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and Operate CNC machine for the cutting of metallic materials.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches/shop drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Perform tool changes, offsets, and adjustments to maintain part quality.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other metrology tools.
• Maintain tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Tool life management.
• Perform basic de-burr or rework of work in-process.
• Make recommendations to optimize and improve assigned processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform operator maintenance & other duties as assigned.
• Perform all work according to Advanced Machining and Tooling safety standards and comply with all Advanced Machining and Tooling policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years CNC Lathe experience.
• Ability to work independently on 2nd shift.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
• Experience using G-codes required
• Awareness of general safety, and quality systems.
• Willingness to assist with a variety of tasks in a manufacturing setting.

Nice to Have:

• Aerospace Experience.
• Experience with aerospace materials (Inconel, titanium, stainless).
• Tool life management experience.
• Ability to read, write and interpret written instructions, blueprints, shop drawings and engineering specifications.
• Experience with 3-axis machine set up.

Total Rewards Package The hourly pay range for this position is $25 - $40 per hour (depending on experience). This is a permanent, non-exempt (hourly), full-time position.

Additionally, 2nd shift employees receive a 10% shift bonus - meaning an employee with a base rate of pay of $30 would be paid $33/hr. as long as they work on 2nd shift.

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• 10 days paid vacation annually
• 5 days paid sick leave annually
• 401K Plan with matching
• 12 Paid Holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Employee Assistance Program