CNC Lathe Machinist

LeoForce; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid company holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist in Ventura, CA. This hands-on role requires setting up and operating CNC lathes to produce precision parts, while reading drawings and maintaining tight tolerances.

You will perform in-process and final inspections, choose appropriate tools, and maintain a clean, organized workspace. Our team values independence and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC lathes and setting up jobs.
• API-specific reads: must be precise.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision parts.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and machining specifications.
• Complete own setups, including tool touch-offs, program selection, and offsets.

Skills

CNC lathe operation

Read engineering drawings

Tolerances & precision

Tool setup

Quality inspection

Education

No degree specified

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $28 - $32 per hour

Job Details

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality parts. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be responsible for setting up and operating the lathe, making adjustments as needed, and ensuring parts meet exact specifications.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision parts.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and machining specifications.
• Complete your own setups, including tool touch‑offs, program selection, and offset adjustments.
• Machine parts to tight tolerances, including ±0.0005" when required.
• Select and work with a variety of cutting tools, including turning tools, boring bars, thread tools, and ID/OD tooling.
• Bore your own soft jaws and prepare machines for production.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial/drop indicators, gauges, and pitch micrometers.
• Perform in‑process inspections and final inspections to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Deburr and finish parts using appropriate shop equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and minimize scrap by catching issues early.
• Provide and maintain the personal machining tools needed to perform the job effectively.

What We’re Looking For

Technical Skills

• Experience operating and setting up CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tolerances, and shop terminology.
• Comfortable using precision measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, Fusion, or similar CAD software is a plus.
• Programming or manufacturing engineering experience is a plus.

A bit about us:

We are a company with over 20 years of proven success and continues to grow organically. We're looking for a great CNC Lathe Machinist who is able to join our team and add to our success!

We provide a great work setting, a very collaborative team, and a lot of independence and autonomy to our workforce!

Why join us?

• Paid vacation time starting at one week, with additional time earned as your tenure grows.
• Paid sick leave of up to 6 days per year.
• Paid company holidays throughout the year.
• Medical coverage with the company covering Most of the employee premium. Spouse, partner, and dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
• Dental coverage with the company covering Most of all of the employee premium.
• Optional vision insurance available at a low employee cost.
• 401(k) contribution of at least 3% from the company once eligibility requirements are met.

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