CNC Lathe Machinist

Phd Machining Llc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

PHD Machining is seeking a senior-level CNC Lathe Machinist who can program, set up, and run precision parts with minimal supervision in our Santa Clara shop. If you can take a print and deliver quality parts on time, we want you on our team.

Join a clean, well-equipped shop with overtime opportunities and a strong team culture; experience with aerospace or high-precision work is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years CNC lathe experience.
• Strong CNC programming skills.
• Expert blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Ability to work independently from print to part.
• Ability to communicate effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes
• Write and edit G-code at the machine
• Read complex blueprints and GD&T
• Select tooling, set offsets, and optimize cycle times
• Hold tight tolerances and ensure first-pass quality
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues

Skills

CNC lathe programming

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Independent worker

Communication skills

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

PHD Machining – Full-Time

PHD Machining is seeking a senior-level CNC Lathe Machinist who can program, set up, and run precision parts with minimal supervision. If you can take a print and deliver quality parts on time, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do

• Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes
• Write and edit G-code at the machine
• Read complex blueprints and GD&T
• Select tooling, set offsets, and optimize cycle times
• Hold tight tolerances and ensure first-pass quality
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years CNC lathe experience
• Strong CNC programming skills
• Expert blueprint reading and GD&T
• Ability to work independently from print to part
• Ability to communicate effectively and meet deadlines

Nice to Have

• Live tooling / Y-axis experience
• Aerospace or high-precision machining background

What We Offer

• Top pay for top talent (DOE)
• Overtime available
• Clean, well-equipped shop
• Stable work and strong team culture