Machinist (CNC Lathes Setup)

RBC Bearings Incorporated; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings Incorporated in California seeks a skilled CNC lathe setup technician to set up and operate lathes, ensuring daily production targets and strict quality adherence.

Applicants should have five years of CNC lathe setup experience, be able to read engineering prints, perform offsets, and document the process while maintaining safety in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five years of current CNC lathe setup experience.
• Formal CNC training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to meet daily production and quality requirements.
• Follow quality control standards and document in-process inspections.
• Model safe behaviors and operate in a team environment.
• Monitor machining to print specifications and adjust programs as needed.
• Perform offsets and tool offset adjustments to machine bearings.

Skills

CNC setup

Blueprint interpretation

Machine setup

Tool offset adjustments

Inspection of parts

Measurement with tools

English communication

Quick learner

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Essential Functions of the Job

• Set up.
• Operate CNC machines lathes in order to meet daily production and quality requirements.
• Follow company quality control standards to include in-process inspection and documentation.
• Must model safe behaviors.
• Monitors the machining of metal parts to print specifications.
• Adjust programs.
• Perform Offsets.
• 10+ Years Experience Preferred.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Education

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

Experience

• Must have at least five years of current CNC lathe setup experience.
• Formal CNC training experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to interpret blueprints, setup machines, edit offsets within programs, and perform tool offset adjustments as required to machine specialty bearings.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machines.
• Skilled to perform inspections of dimensions machined, including threads, inner diameters, outer diameters, lengths, widths, and undercuts/grooves.
• Skilled to inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints.
• Ability to make decisions, communicate effectively, and work well with others in a team environment.
• Must be a quick learner.
• Ability to give, receive, and follow written and verbal instructions in English and communicate job related information to others.

Physical & Environmental Factors

• 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.

MIN: $30 to $35

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 U.S. 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.