3rd Shift Lathe Machine Operator

Volt; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Volt in San Diego (Miramar Area) is seeking a 3rd shift CNC Lathe Machine Operator to join a direct-hire team. You will load materials, set up and adjust machines, monitor performance, and perform routine start-ups and changeovers.

You will inspect parts, document metrics, and help drive continuous improvement in throughput and quality. The role requires hands-on experience with CNC or similar production machinery, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read work orders and schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC, automated, semi-automated production machinery.
• Ability to read work orders and production schedules, and basic manufacturing docs.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills for equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment per procedures and schedules.
• Set up machines for runs, loading materials and adjusting settings as needed.
• Monitor performance for quality and efficiency.
• Start up, shut down and changeover activities as required.
• Identify and fix minor jams or interruptions to minimize downtime.
• Conduct in-process inspections and verify parts meet specs.
• Measure finished parts with gauges and visual checks.
• Record output, scrap and downtime accurately.
• Replenish materials to maintain continuous production.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Communicate issues and needs to supervisors and leadership.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

CNC operation

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Tools

Measuring gauges

Job description

3rd Shift CNC Lathe Machine Operator

Company located in San Diego (Miramar Area), CA.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment in accordance with established procedures and production schedules.
• Set up machines for production runs, including loading materials and adjusting machine settings as required.
• Monitor machine performance to ensure efficient operation and consistent product quality.
• Perform routine machine start-up, shutdown, and changeover activities.
• Identify and correct minor machine issues, jams, or operational interruptions to minimize downtime.
• Conduct in-process inspections and verify parts meet quality specifications throughout production runs.
• Measure and inspect finished products using gauges, measuring tools, and visual inspection techniques.
• Record production output, scrap, downtime, and quality data accurately.
• Replenish raw materials and components to maintain continuous production.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform basic preventative maintenance tasks.
• Communicate machine performance, quality concerns, and maintenance needs to supervisors and production leadership.
• Follow all safety procedures, operating instructions, and company policies while working with manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing machine efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience operating CNC, automated, semi-automated, extrusion, molding, packaging, converting, or other production machinery.
• Experience performing machine setups, adjustments, and changeovers.
• Ability to read work orders, production schedules, and basic manufacturing documentation.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.

This is a full-time, Direct-hire opportunity.

Schedule

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3rd Shift: 9:45 PM - 5:45 AM

Pay Range

Pay Range: $24/hr - $34/hr

Benefits

Benefits will be provided by the client as this is a direct hire role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email [e-mail] or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.