CNC Machinist Level 3 - Request #37790074

Keysight Technologies; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in California is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist Level 3 to operate a CNC Swiss lathe during the day, ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality parts.

You will perform complete machine setups, adjust tooling and offsets, verify programs, and take ownership of quality on the night shift, including inspections and documentation. The role requires 5+ years' experience with CNC Swiss machines and strong metrology skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with CNC Swiss lathes or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of FANUC controls and precision metrology.
• Experience interpreting GD&T and maintaining tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Swiss lathe during day shift for safe, efficient production.
• Perform full setups: tooling, offsets, program checks, and first articles.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain part quality.
• Own night‑shift quality: inspections, documentation, and conformance.
• Troubleshoot tool wear, alarms, and dimensional issues.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T; follow setup sheets to optimize cycle time.
• Run routine checks and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain production and quality records; escalate issues when needed.
• Support process improvements and tooling upgrades.
• Keep a clean, safe machining area.

Skills

CNC Swiss lathe operation

FANUC CNC controls

CNC programming

Metrology and GD&T

Tool grinding/resharpening

Tools

FANUC CNC controls

Carbide tooling

Job description

CNC Machinist Level 3 Overview:

Duties:

• Operate CNC machines CNC Swiss style lathe independently during day shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production
• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling selection, offsets, program verification, and first‑article approval
• 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
• 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
• Escalating quality, safety, or equipment concerns as needed to prevent defects from reaching the next operation
• Support continuous improvement by proactively identifying process enhancements, tooling upgrades, and setup efficiencies
• Maintain a cooperative and professional attitude to support a productive team environment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tool machine shop area
• Grind, sharpen, and recondition carbide and HSS cutting tools per specification

Minimum 5 years of experience with one or more of the following:

• May require some specialized training/certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CNC Swiss machine (Lathe style)
• Strong working knowledge of FANUC CNC controls
• Proven experience machining small, high-precision turned parts
• Ability to independently troubleshoot machining and quality issues
• Carbide Tool Grinding and/or Resharpening
• Advanced Metrology
• CNC Programming
• Interpreting Specifications, Including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Pay Transparency:

• This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is$27.23/hour - $36.30hour W-2.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).