CNC Lathe Machinist - 2nd Shift with 10% Bonus

Tribus Aerospace Corporation; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

10 days paid vacation annually

5 days paid sick leave annually

401K Plan with matching

12 Paid Holidays

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tribus Aerospace Corporation in Poway, CA is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator on second shift to support the lathe department, ensuring safe, efficient operation and on-time delivery of high-quality parts.

You will read blueprints, set up lathes, perform tool changes, inspect parts with precision instruments, and maintain tolerances while contributing to continuous improvement and safety practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC lathe experience required.
• Set up and operate lathe machines.
• Ability to produce first article inspection reports.
• Hold tight tolerances and ensure part quality.
• Knowledge of tool wear patterns and tool life management.
• Experience with minor G-code edits.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills.
• Ability to work independently on 2nd shift.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in basic shop arithmetic.
• Experience using G-codes.
• Awareness of safety and quality systems.
• Willingness to assist with various manufacturing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Lathe machine for the cutting of metallic materials.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches/shop drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Perform tool changes, offsets, and adjustments to maintain part quality.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other metrology tools.
• Maintain tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Tool life management.
• Make minor program edits if needed.
• Perform basic de-burr or rework of work in-process.
• Make recommendations to optimize and improve assigned processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform operator maintenance & other duties as assigned.
• Follow all safety and ITAR-related policies and procedures.
• Be willing to assist with a variety of tasks in manufacturing.

Skills

CNC Lathe experience

Lathe setup

G-code edits

First article inspection

Blueprint reading

GD&T

2nd shift autonomy

Attention to detail

Shop arithmetic

Safety awareness

Flexibility

G-codes

Process improvement

Aerospace exposure (nice to have)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tribus Aerospace Corporation in Poway, CA is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator on second shift to support the lathe department, ensuring safe, efficient operation and on-time delivery of high-quality parts.

You will read blueprints, set up lathes, perform tool changes, inspect parts with precision instruments, and maintain tolerances while contributing to continuous improvement and safety practices.