CNC Lathe Operator

precisionresource; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Job summary

Precision Resource Huntington Beach, a family-owned global supplier of precision metal components, seeks a CNC Lathe Operator on the 1st and 2nd shifts to support automotive, medical, aerospace & defense, and firearms industries. We offer cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities and a strong benefits package.

The successful candidate will operate CNC lathes, perform maintenance, read blueprints, and ensure quality through inspection while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of CNC lathe experience or trade school certification.
• CNC lathe operation and safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathe machines.
• Change cutters when tools are dull.
• Report machine or production problems to the supervisor.
• Perform part inspection checks.
• Participate in safety and OSHA training.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Understand blueprints and measurement data.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC lathe

Fanuc robotics

Job description

Dependable. Enthusiastic. Driven to succeed. Bring your manufacturing skills to a role that has direct impact on delivering cutting edge technology to our global customer base. Family-owned for over 75 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers. At Precision Resource Huntington Beach, we don’t just manufacture parts—we help shape the future of automotive, medical, aerospace & defense, and firearms/weapons industries. From cutting-edge additive manufacturing and complex 5-axis machining to assembly and fine blanking, our advanced capabilities make us a trusted partner for some of the most demanding applications in the world.

Precision Resource offers:

• Benefits package including health, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Annual bonus based on division profitability
• Vacation and flexible paid holidays
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training
• Work with an established team of long-term employees

To learn more, visit www.precisionresource.com/careers/

Our California division, located in Huntington Beach, seeks a CNC Lathe Operators on the 1st and 2nd Shifts.

Summary

The CNC Lathe Operator is responsible for adjustments, preventative maintenance and operation of computerized numerically controlled (CNC) lathe machines. The successful candidate will be committed to the highest level of integrity, trust and responsibility and bring a hands-on approach to day to day operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate computerized numerically controlled (CNC) lathe machines.
• Change cutters when tools are dull.
• Inform Manager of machine and production problems.
• Perform part inspection checks.
• Attend training activities, as required.
• Participate in continual improvement teams, as required.
• Participate in safety and OSHA training.
• Keep work area clean and tidy at all times.
• Work in an organized manner with attention to details.
• Basic data entry computer skills.
• Ability to understand blueprint reading.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both written and verbal in English.
• Help operators with issues.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or receipt of equivalent degree (GED).
• Five years of experience working with CNC lathe machines or certification from a trade school.
• CNC lathe programming a plus.
• Fanuc robotics operation a plus.

Salary range: $22 - $30/hour.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.