CNC Machinist

eTeam; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam is seeking a CNC Machinist to operate a CNC Swiss lathe during the swing shift in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. The role emphasizes maintaining high-precision turned parts and strict adherence to GD&T specifications.

You will adjust tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds while owning night-shift quality, documentation, and process improvements. A high school diploma and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience or education in CNC machining.
• Experience with CNC Swiss/Lathe operations and FANUC controllers.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings and specs.
• Proficient in tool setup, offsets, feeds, speeds, and quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Swiss lathe during swing shift to keep production flowing.
• Adjust tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds to maintain part quality.
• Own night shift quality, documentation, and adherence to specs.
• Troubleshoot tool wear, alarms, surface finish, and dimensional issues.
• Communicate machine status and progress with team and management.

Skills

CNC Swiss/Lathe

FANUC CNC controls

High-precision parts

Troubleshooting issues

GD&T interpretation

Education

High School diploma

Some college/technical coursework

English literacy

GD&T interpretation

Job description

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Duration: 24 Months

Job Description

• Operate CNC Swiss style lathe independently during swing shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production
• Make in‑process adjustments to tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds to maintain part quality and dimensional control
• Take full ownership of product quality on night shift, including inspection, documentation, and adherence to specifications and control plans
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct machining issues such as tool wear, machine alarms, surface finish problems, and dimensional variation
• Work closely with peer machinists and management to ensure smooth handoff, including clear communication of machine status, job progress, open issues, and improvement opportunities
• Follow standard work, drawings, and setup sheets while applying expert judgment to optimize process stability and cycle time
• Perform routine machine checks and preventive actions to minimize downtime and ensure equipment readiness
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records per operational requirements
• Escalate quality, safety, or equipment concerns as needed to prevent defects from reaching the next operation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tool machine shop area
• Grind, sharpen, and recondition carbide and HSS cutting tools per specification

Skills

Minimum 3 years of experience and/or education in the following:

• CNC Swiss/Lathe
• FANUC CNC controls
• Machining small, high-precision turned parts
• Troubleshooting machining and quality issues
• Interpreting Specifications, Including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience preferred:

• Carbide Tool Grinding and/or Resharpening
• Advanced Metrology

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some college or technical coursework preferred
• Ability to read and converse in English
• Ability to interpret specifications, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)