CNC Lathe Machinist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Company holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist in Ventura, CA. This hands-on role requires setting up and operating CNC lathes, reading engineering drawings, and maintaining tight tolerances to produce high-quality parts.

You’ll enjoy a collaborative team, independence on the shop floor, and competitive hourly pay of $28–$32 plus benefits including vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical and dental coverage, vision options, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting up CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with precision measurement and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to produce precision parts.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and machining specifications.
• Complete own tool touch-offs, program selection, and offset adjustments.
• Machine parts to tight tolerances, including ±0.0005" when required.
• Use precision measuring equipment and perform in-process inspections.

Skills

CNC lathe operation

Read engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Tolerance knowledge

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

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Job details

Great opportunity for a Machinist who likes to work independently!

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Henry Chung

Salary: $28 - $32 per hour

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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