Machinist (CNC Lathes Setup)

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

Job summary

Rbc-Bearings is seeking an experienced CNC lathe operator to set up and run lathes, ensuring parts meet print specifications. You will interpret blueprints, adjust offsets, and perform inspections using precision tools in a team environment within an indoor manufacturing setting.

The role requires at least five years of CNC lathe setup experience, strong measurement skills, and good communication in English. Candidates must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and maintain safe work practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least five years of CNC lathe setup experience.
• Must interpret blueprints and read engineering prints.
• Ability to perform in-process inspection and documentation.
• Knowledge of tool offsets and program adjustments.
• English communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to meet daily production and quality requirements.
• Follow company quality control standards and documentation.
• Monitor machining to print specifications.
• Adjust programs and perform offsets.
• Inspect dimensions using precision measuring tools and read engineering prints.
• Maintain safe behaviors and adhere to ITAR/EAR considerations.
• Lift up to 25 pounds as needed.

Skills

CNC lathe setup

Blueprint interpretation

Offset adjustments

Quality inspection

Team communication

English communication

Safety awareness

Quick learner

Education

High school diploma / 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.