Advanced Tooling Machinist – Level II (CNC/Manual)

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Tool Machinist Level II to design, set up, and operate CNC and manual machines, reading prints and performing advanced inspections to produce tooling.

You will mentor junior operators, develop tooling processes, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams while maintaining safety and quality standards on a strict day shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent technical training.
• 6+ years of toolmaking, machining, or related manufacturing experience.
• Advanced proficiency in CNC and manual machining operations and machine setup.
• Strong understanding of material properties, tooling design, and machining methodologies.
• Advanced blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) skills.
• Experience using complex precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, manufacture, modify, and repair tooling of all levels of complexity from engineering drawings or conceptual requirements.
• Independently set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment.
• Interpret complex prints, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Perform advanced machining operations while maintaining tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Utilize advanced measuring and inspection equipment to validate dimensional and functional requirements.
• Troubleshoot tooling, manufacturing, and machining issues to determine effective solutions.
• Produce prototype and one-off components to support production and engineering needs.
• Assist in developing tooling processes, machining strategies, and shop best practices.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to lower-level operators and machinists.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support operational objectives.
• Promote workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Toolmaking

Leadership mentoring

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Tool Machinist Level II to design, set up, and operate CNC and manual machines, reading prints and performing advanced inspections to produce tooling.

You will mentor junior operators, develop tooling processes, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams while maintaining safety and quality standards on a strict day shift.