Machinist II (CNC Machinist/Operator)

Georg Fischer; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO 120 hours

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Life insurance

EAP

Climate-controlled facility

Career growth

Reimbursement programs

Job summary

Georg Fischer is seeking a Machinist II to set up and operate CNC lathes using Fanuc and Haas controls to produce parts that meet print specifications. You will perform machine setups, tool changes, and use precision gauges to verify dimensions in a climate-controlled shop.

You will monitor quality, adjust offsets, and support safe, repeatable processes while contributing to continuous improvement and meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years CNC machining experience with basic setups, blueprints, and precision tools.
• Working knowledge of G and M codes and measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform full basic setups on CNC machines and run jobs on lathes with Fanuc and Haas controls.
• Troubleshoot basic program and code issues to ensure proper operation.
• Install and maintain tooling, ensure proper offsets and alignment for production.
• Monitor parts for dimensional accuracy and surface finish per specifications.
• Support continuous improvement and safe, efficient manufacturing processes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Mathematical skills

CNC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc control

Haas control

CNC lathe

CNC milling

Job description

Shifts Available

• 6am-2:30pm (Days) Must Be Available to Work Overtime as Needed

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays

Pay

• $22-$35 base pay (depending on experience) + Bonus

Benefits Of Working For Georg Fischer

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• 120 hours of paid time off annually (combined PTO and sick leave accruals)
• Generous 401(k) match: Company matches 50% of employee contributions up to 15% of eligible pay; fully vested upon enrollment
• Profit Sharing up to 2%
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Safe and team-oriented work environment
• Climate-controlled facility
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs, Carpool Reimbursement Program, Gym Reimbursement Program

Summary

Machinist II is responsible for independently setting up and operating CNC lathes and machining equipment using Fanuc and Haas controls to produce parts that meet print specifications and quality standards. The role includes performing machine setups, making offset adjustments, replacing and maintaining tooling, and using precision measuring equipment to verify dimensional accuracy. The Machinist II applies working knowledge of G and M codes to identify and resolve basic program-related issues, monitors production to ensure quality and surface finish requirements are met, and performs secondary operations such as deburring and washing. This position supports safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform full basic setups on CNC machines, with the ability to independently set up and run all jobs on CNC lathes using Fanuc and Haas controllers.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of G and M codes; identify, troubleshoot, and correct basic program and code-related issues to ensure proper machine operation.
• Install, replace, and maintain commonly changed tooling and machine components, ensuring proper offsets, alignment, and readiness for production.
• Monitor parts during production to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish, following safety and quality standards, and support efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support production needs and overall operational success.
• Complete Role Standard Work and deliver all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve machining and production issues in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness in all work performed.
• Consistently meets productivity, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Adheres to all safety policies, procedures, and security requirements.
• Ability to perform all essential job duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong mathematical skills for calculating dimensions, tolerances, offsets, feeds, and speeds.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to operate CNC controls and enter or modify machine parameters as authorized.
• Ability to independently set up, calibrate, and operate CNC machines to produce quality parts according to specifications.
• Knowledge of machining processes, cutting tools, tooling selection, and machine capabilities.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and height gauges.
• Ability to perform in-process and final inspections to verify conformance to specifications and quality requirements.
• Ability to perform basic machine troubleshooting and coordinate repairs or adjustments as needed to minimize downtime.
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including interpretation of complex drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and its application to part inspection and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements to improve quality and productivity

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of CNC machining experience, including performing basic setups, operating CNC lathes and/or mills, reading blueprints, using precision measuring tools, and demonstrating working knowledge of G and M codes.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate