05525 - Senior Machinist

CNC Lathe Machinist – 2nd Shift

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Work Location: Camarillo, California
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Base Pay Range: $30.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Shift Differential: Additional $2.00 per hour
Total Pay Range: $32.00–$37.00 per hour, including shift differential
Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 1:45 PM–11:15 PM
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of related machining experience
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to set up and operate CNC lathes and other production machining equipment in a precision manufacturing environment.

The selected candidate will work from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, engineering information, and work instructions to produce components that meet dimensional and surface-quality requirements.

This position requires hands-on CNC lathe setup and operating experience, proficiency with precision measuring instruments, and the ability to make machining adjustments with limited guidance.

Experience with Mazak machine controls and Y-axis machining is strongly preferred. The machinist will also support Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity, reduce costs, and maintain consistent quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multiple production machines according to established manufacturing methods.
• Perform cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, reaming, and reworking operations.
• Follow established requirements for materials, tooling, and machining sequences.
• Make necessary machine adjustments and report improper machine operation or cutting performance.
• Align and secure workpieces using standard fixtures and established methods.
• Install and adjust cutting tools according to the type and size of material being machined.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and depths of cut according to manufacturing documentation.
• Use hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex components.
• Read and follow engineering blueprints, route sheets, specifications, and work instructions.
• Inspect parts for conformance using gauges, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and other measuring instruments.
• Use magnification equipment, including microscopes as applicable, to inspect surfaces and critical areas.
• Visually inspect parts for burrs, damage, and other surface defects.
• Perform routine equipment care to maintain cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability.
• Accurately perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities as required.
• Identify improvement opportunities and apply Lean manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Follow company policies, safety procedures, and housekeeping requirements.
• Use job-specific software and electronic employee systems as required.
• Participate in team goal-setting, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of related machining experience.
• Hands-on CNC lathe setup and operating experience.
• Ability to perform machine setups and machining operations with limited guidance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and written and verbal instructions.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments to verify part conformance.
• Working knowledge of machine-shop mathematics, including trigonometry as applicable.
• Ability to apply Lean manufacturing practices.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to interpret reports and use job-specific software applications.
• Ability to access electronic employee information and use applicable manufacturing and communication systems.
• Ability to work onsite in Camarillo, California.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday, 1:45 PM–11:15 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Mazak machine controls.
• Experience with Y-axis machining.

Work Environment

• Onsite precision manufacturing environment in Camarillo, California.
• Regular use of CNC lathes, production machining equipment, cutting tools, and work-holding fixtures.
• Work involves machine setup, machining adjustments, deburring, and dimensional inspection.
• Use of precision measuring instruments and magnification equipment.
• Work performed with limited guidance in a team environment.
• Strong emphasis on safety, product quality, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Second-shift schedule, Monday–Friday, 1:45 PM–11:15 PM.

Key Competencies

• CNC lathe setup and operation
• Cutting tool installation and adjustment
• Feeds, speeds, and depth-of-cut adjustment
• Workpiece alignment and fixturing
• Blueprint and route sheet interpretation
• Precision measurement and inspection
• Deburring and surface-quality inspection
• Machine troubleshooting
• Shop mathematics
• Statistical Process Control
• Lean manufacturing
• Equipment care and reliability
• Safety awareness
• Attention to detail
• Communication and teamwork