General Machinist l

Winpak; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Winpak is hiring General Machinists I in Rialto, CA. You will perform conventional/manual machining, interpret drawings, and follow standard work and inspection requirements. CNC programming is not required for this role.

You will participate in 5S, equipment checks, and cross-training while meeting safety and quality standards. The position emphasizes safe operation, precise measurements, and teamwork within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have basic machining knowledge and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret simple engineering drawings and revisions.
• Strong math skills for fractions, decimals, and tolerances.
• Competency with standard measuring tools and inspection procedures.
• Willingness to cross-train and support other work centers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, drawings, materials, and inspection requirements.
• Set up and operate conventional/manual equipment within qualification limits.
• Use appropriate tools and settings; verify safe machine condition before use.
• Perform deburring, drilling, sawing, and basic turning/milling as qualified.
• Measure and inspect work, document results, ensure conformance to specs.

Skills

Machine-shop basics

Reading drawings

Shop math

Quality inspection

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational machining training

Tools

Calipers

Dial indicators

Vernier scales

Measuring devices

Job description

Winpak Lane Inc. is seeking safety-conscious, detail-oriented General Machinists I to join our Manufacturing team in Rialto, California. This role performs conventional/manual machining and preparation operations using approved work orders, engineering drawings, standard work, and inspection requirements. Team members operate only equipment for which they are qualified. CNC setup, operation, and programming are not required for this job family.

Key Responsibilities

• Review work orders, current drawing revisions, materials, tooling, machine condition, and inspection requirements before starting assigned work.
• Set up and operate conventional/manual equipment within current qualification limits, including lathes, mills, hones, drill presses, saws, retapping equipment, presses, straightening equipment, and deburring tools.
• Select and use appropriate workholding, tools, speeds, feeds, and operating settings; verify safe machine condition before use.
• Perform deburring, tapping, drilling, sawing, pressing, straightening, honing, basic turning or milling, and related preparation operations as qualified.
• Measure and inspect work using approved devices, document required results, and verify completed work meets drawing and work-order requirements.
• Load, unload, move, count, identify, mark, tag, and protect raw materials, work-in-process, and finished parts using approved handling methods.
• Stop work, identify or segregate suspect material, and promptly elevate safety, quality, drawing, material, tooling, or equipment concerns.
• Complete production, labor, transaction, count, and inspection records accurately.
• Perform daily equipment checks, operator maintenance, housekeeping, tool control, and 5S activities; report abnormal equipment conditions.
• Participate in cross-training and support other qualified work centers as business needs require.
• Follow all company policies, PPE requirements, safe work practices, energy-control rules, and quality procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Vocational training in machining, machine-shop practices, blueprint reading, or a related trade is preferred.

Experience

• Relevant manufacturing or machine-shop experience is helpful; years of service or experience alone do not determine level placement.
• Placement at Level I or Level II requires validated competency through the approved skills matrix, practical assessment, and supervisor review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with conventional/manual machine-shop equipment and preparation operations.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, revision information, and standard work.
• Experience using calipers/verniers, tape measures, dial indicators, test indicators, and other approved measuring devices.

Additional Details

Level Placement

• Level I: Performs defined manual machining and preparation tasks within documented qualifications. Uses supervision or coaching for unfamiliar setups and conditions.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of conventional machine-shop equipment, hand tools, cutting tools, fixtures, presses, and safe work practices.
• Ability to read work orders, basic engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, revision information, and standard work.
• Basic shop math skills, including fractions, decimals, unit conversions, and dimensional calculations used in manual machining.
• Ability to use approved measuring devices within current qualification.
• Ability to identify materials and parts, verify orientation and quantity, protect finished surfaces, and maintain traceability.
• Ability to perform basic in-process inspection, recognize nonconforming or unsafe conditions, stop work when appropriate, and elevate promptly.
• Clear communication, coachability, sound judgment, teamwork, and willingness to cross-train.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to regularly use hands to handle tools, controls, materials, and parts and to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and communicate throughout the workday.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Close vision, depth perception, hearing, and motor coordination appropriate for manual machining and inspection.
• Ability to work safely around noise, moving machinery, sharp edges, flying debris, overhead work, stored energy, and moderate temperature changes while using required PPE.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs require. Travel is generally not required.

Compensation Range

The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. Pay will be The pay range is $22.00-$24.00/hr. determined based on the candidate’s experience and demonstrated expertise and is subject to vary.

Why Winpak?

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program, including short-term counseling, well-being coaching, and financial and legal consultation services

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand with a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job—never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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