CNC Machinist I

Tecomet; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a CNC Machinist I to operate CNC machines, follow work instructions and drawings, and ensure parts meet tolerances while maintaining safety and quality standards. You will perform routine maintenance, use measuring tools, and document production activity.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, teamwork, and GMP/GDP practices. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, plus machining-related training or apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a production environment (E/D) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines within tolerances following work instructions and drawings.
• Change dull tooling and minor offsets as needed for tooling wear.
• Ensure product quality by working to OOQ standards and using inspection reports.
• Perform routine maintenance per daily machine checklist and PM schedule.
• Perform hand finishing.
• Follow GMP/GDP and complete job routers/cards.
• Maintain safe working practices and report safety issues.
• Meet productivity targets and seek productivity improvements.
• Record all activities in the job tracking system.
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities.
• Escalate manufacturing issues with Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Operate CNC

Math skills

Planning & organizing

OOQ quality

Safety focus

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree / certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Position Summary

The CNC Machinist I Produces machined parts by operating a computer numericalcontrol (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Principle Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings.
• Change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear.
• Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality (OOQ) standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipment and interpreting inspection reports.
• Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to PM schedule.
• Perform hand finishing.
• Always Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) including completion of job routers/ cards.
• Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues.
• Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity.
• Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system.
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities.
• Identify and escalation manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)required
• Experience of working in a production environment (E/D)

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• Associate's degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeshippreferred.
• GCSE/NVQ Math and English is desirable (UK only)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability or demonstrable aptitude to operate and maintain a CNC Machine
• Solid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count records
• Effective at planning, prioritizing and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales
• Able to follow work instructions, proven record of quality, and on-time production runs
• Demonstrable commitment to safety at all times
• Attention to detail alongside ability to perform repeatable task over a prolonged period of time
• Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player
• Ability to identify problems and escalation as required
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Solid computer skills

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.