Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Rbc-Bearings; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings Incorporated in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Machine Operator to operate speed lathes, assist with bearing assembly, and perform precision deburr and sizing tasks. This role supports quality production in a manufacturing environment.

You will maintain an orderly workspace, follow safety regulations, and participate in basic preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure consistent product quality and throughput.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–3 years factory-related experience.
• Training in safety and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate speed lathes to trim and deburr using hand tools.
• Install bearings into a housing during assembly with dedicated tools and fixtures.
• Operate hone to size the inner diameter of the part.
• Load/unload CNC lathes and verify size of machined parts.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety regulations.
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance per PM charts.

Skills

Read & follow instructions

Team communication

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

RBC Bearings Incorporated(NYSE: RBC)is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings and components for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and engineered components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 60 facilities, of which 43 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $14.5 billion.

JOB TITLE/LOCATION:

Machine Operator – Santa Ana, CA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• For speed lathes, perform trim and deburr using hand tools.


• For assembly, install bearings into a housing using dedicated tools and fixtures.


• For hone, operate the hone machine to size the inner diameter of the part.


• For CNC lathes, perform load/unload operations and check size coming off the machine.


• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.


• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required per the P.M. charts.


• Must be able to perform but not limited to the following tasks: milling, turning, drilling, taping, de-burring, swaging and all bench operations and inspection.


• Must be familiar with the basic machine functions in order to perform the tasks stated above.


• Must be willing to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance with regard to machine set-up.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 0-3 years of factory-related experience.


• Training in general safety, electrostatic discharge awareness, foreign object damage awareness and quality system awareness.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.


• Ability to present information effectively one-on-one.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee generally works indoors within the office and manufacturing areas.


• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate or loud.


• The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or to hear.


• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.


• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.


• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders] or have refugee or asylee status.

**Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Pay Range: $20 to $22/hour.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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