General Machinist l

Winpak Ltd.; Rialto (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Winpak Lane Inc. in Rialto, California is seeking safety-conscious, detail-oriented General Machinists I to join our Manufacturing team. This role performs conventional/manual machining and preparation operations using approved work orders, engineering drawings, standard work, and inspection requirements.

CNC setup, operation, and programming are not required for this job family. Review orders, set up equipment, inspect parts, and document results while adhering to 5S and PPE policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, drawings, materials, tooling, machine condition, and inspection requirements before starting assigned work.
• Set up and operate conventional/manual equipment within qualification limits.
• 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 escalate 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.

Skills

Conventional machining

Blueprint reading

Inspection & metrology

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machining/vocational training

Job description

Winpak Lane Inc. is seeking safety-conscious, detail-oriented General Machinists Ito 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 escalate 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