Machine Operator

Masco Cabinetry; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 23,970 - 32,580; Full time

Job summary

Brasstech, Inc. in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Machine Operator to run a variety of machines and produce precision parts to exact specifications. You will set up tools, align fixtures, and operate lathes, mills, and grinders to ensure quality parts.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in a job shop, strong measurement skills with micrometers and calipers, and a commitment to safety and quality. This role offers competitive pay and clear growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a machine operator.
• Background working in a job shop environment.
• Knowledge of gauges, dials, and indicators to ensure machine performance.
• Use mathematics to solve problems.
• Conduct tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to specifications using lathes (manual & CNC), milling machines, or grinders.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units with micrometers, vernier calipers, and gauges to ensure conformity to specs.
• Monitor feed and speed of machines during machining.
• Review information from materials and environment to detect problems.
• Inspect equipment or materials to identify causes of errors or defects.

Skills

Machining

Quality inspection

Measurement

CNC

Math skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lathe

Milling

Grinder

Micrometer

Calipers

Gage

Job description

Brasstech, a subsidiary of the Fortune 500 Masco Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of decorative high‑end plumbing fixtures. We are looking for a Machine Operator.

The Machine Operatorwill, Operate a variety of machines to produce precision parts to the required specifications. Inspect parts to verify conformity to specifications.

Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes (manual & CNC), milling machines, or grinders.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers and attribute gages.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Inspect equipment, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years experience as a machine operator
• Background working in a job shop environment.
• Knowledge of Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Use mathematics to solve problems.
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and basic maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Experience working with brass alloys.Ability to identify non‑conforming items and provide corrective action

Join our growing organization and enjoy a competitive compensation package and outstanding professional growth opportunities.

Brasstech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company: Brasstech

Full timeHiring Range: $17.40 - $23.65 USDActual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Brasstech (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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