CNC Machinist II - Lathe Specialist & Blueprint Operator

RBC; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings Incorporated in Baldwin Park, CA seeks a Machinist II to operate CNC lathes, read blueprints, and set up basic machining processes in a fast-paced shop. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork within a precision manufacturing environment.

The position requires a High School diploma (GED acceptable) and 3–5 years of CNC Lathe experience, with preferred 2-year machining training. Local candidates preferred with California salary range applied.

Qualifications

• Must read engineering blueprints and planning.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Organized, team player, and flexible.
• Experience reading tooling offsets and minor program changes.
• Setup, program, and operate two CNC lathes (Okuma).
• Able to use inspection tools to verify parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple setups and operate lathes, mills and related machines to produce parts per drawings.
• Maintain machines and perform minor routine maintenance.
• Measure parts with appropriate instruments and validate conformance.
• Document information per work instruction and report discrepancies.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow PPE protocols.
• Support area organization and continuous improvement mindset.
• Adhere to company policies and promote a positive work culture.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

Communication

Organized

Problem solving

Teamwork

CNC programming basics

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-year machining program

Tools

Okuma CNC Lathe

Inspection tools

Tooling offsets

G-code basics

Job description

RBC Bearings Incorporated in Baldwin Park, CA seeks a Machinist II to operate CNC lathes, read blueprints, and set up basic machining processes in a fast-paced shop. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork within a precision manufacturing environment.

The position requires a High School diploma (GED acceptable) and 3–5 years of CNC Lathe experience, with preferred 2-year machining training. Local candidates preferred with California salary range applied.