Machine Operator/Setup

True Precision Machining; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

True Precision Machining (TPM) is seeking a Machine Operator/Setup to join their advanced machining team. The role involves machine setup, operation and routine maintenance while ensuring quality output. Ideal candidates will thrive in a clean, modern environment and possess strong mechanical skills, with opportunities for growth in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring a background in mechanical operations.
• Seeking motivated individuals looking for growth in a clean, modern environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines to produce parts or products.
• Monitor and maintain machine performance during operations.
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Proficiency in tooling and machine setup

Strong mechanical knowledge

Programming skills

Basic math skills

Experience with lathe operation

Familiarity with machining processes

Ability to use hand tools

Knowledge of Fanuc controls

Job description

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• Set up machines according to specifications
• Operate machines to produce parts or products
• Monitor machines during operation to ensure proper functioning
• Perform routine maintenance on machines to keep them in good working condition
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during production
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area
  
  

Job Description

Located in Buellton, CA USA

Duties:

• Set up machines according to specifications
• Operate machines to produce parts or products
• Monitor machines during operation to ensure proper functioning
• Perform routine maintenance on machines to keep them in good working condition
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during production
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area
  
  

Skills:

• Proficiency in tooling and machine setup
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of machine operations
• Programming skills to input commands into the machine's computer system
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculating dimensions
• Experience with lathe operation and CAD software is a plus
• Familiarity with machining processes and techniques
• Ability to use hand tools effectively
• Knowledge of Fanuc controls and programming language is preferred
• Experience using a micrometer for precise measurements
  
  

Pay: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour; DOE

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Schedule Shifts: Day, Night , or Weekend Available

Company Description

Tired of working in a dirty, outdated machine shop with no path for growth?

Frustrated by poor management, a lack of recognition, or outdated equipment and technology?

True Precision Machining (TPM) offers a better way forward.

We’re currently hiring skilled Aerospace CNC Machinists to help us grow one of the most advanced and forward-thinking machine shops in California. If you're passionate about precision machining and looking to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

At TPM, we’ve invested heavily in automation, innovation, and employee experience. From a fully automated coolant management system to our climate-controlled, clean production floor, we prioritize both performance and comfort. Our customers demand high-end, tight-tolerance components—and we reward our team for delivering on that promise.

We serve cutting-edge industries including aerospace, defense, medical, and communications, and we’re proud to support both national corporations and tech leaders across California’s Central Coast. With in-house engineering, design, and quality assurance, TPM offers a complete design-to-manufacturing solution—and a place for you to grow professionally.

We’re looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in their craft and are ready to work with the best. If you're seeking a clean, modern, and technology-driven environment with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement—you’ve found your next home.

Tired of working in a dirty, outdated machine shop with no path for growth? Frustrated by poor management, a lack of recognition, or outdated equipment and technology? True Precision Machining (TPM) offers a better way forward. We’re currently hiring skilled Aerospace CNC Machinists to help us grow one of the most advanced and forward-thinking machine shops in California. If you're passionate about precision machining and looking to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. At TPM, we’ve invested heavily in automation, innovation, and employee experience. From a fully automated coolant management system to our climate-controlled, clean production floor, we prioritize both performance and comfort. Our customers demand high-end, tight-tolerance components—and we reward our team for delivering on that promise. We serve cutting-edge industries including aerospace, defense, medical, and communications, and we’re proud to support both national corporations and tech leaders across California’s Central Coast. With in-house engineering, design, and quality assurance, TPM offers a complete design-to-manufacturing solution—and a place for you to grow professionally. We’re looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in their craft and are ready to work with the best. If you're seeking a clean, modern, and technology-driven environment with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement—you’ve found your next home.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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