Machinist III

Benchmark Electronics; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 50,337 - 75,492; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics in Concord, CA, is seeking a skilled Machinist with a minimum of 6 years of experience in complex machining operations. The role involves setting up and operating lathes, millers, and other machinery, while performing tasks such as checking work for precision and interpreting complex blueprints. Full-time position covers weekend shifts with a compensation range of $36.54 to $54.80 per hour, along with benefits including a bonus plan and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in complex machining operations.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with tolerance control and precision machining.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various machining equipment.
• Perform highly diversified machining operations.
• Check own work for tolerances and accuracy.

Skills

Complex machining operations

CNC programming

Blueprint interpretation

Mathematical skills

Precision machining

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lathes, millers, shapers, grinders, planers and power drills.
• Work from blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Perform highly diversified machining operations, such as boring, turning, facing, reaming, grinding, milling and tapering.
• Perform work on machined parts, forgings and castings of varying degrees of complexity in mature and critically dimensioned environments.
• Determine and maintain proper operational sequences at all times, making necessary mathematical calculations.
• Determine appropriate feeds and speeds for all operations.
• Check own work, typically working to tolerance of +/- .00005.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints and manufacture parts from a layout drawing without use of sketches or verbal instructions, making all necessary mathematical calculations.
• Perform bench work, including filing, deburring, grinding, lapping, indexing, scraping and fitting, to complete mechanical assemblies from crude sketches or work samples.
• Check own work by making set-ups and interpreting gauges, electro‑limit gauges and size blocks.
• Occasionally make decisions on fits and tolerances.
• Perform all essential functions and competencies listed above.
• Set‑up, operate, alter, repair and plan own work.
• Perform complex checking and interpret results by setting up and operating instruments such as air gauges, electro‑limit gauges and size blocks.
• Typically work to tolerances of +/- .001 or +/- .0005.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in complex machining operations; may include CNC programming.
• 2‑year technical degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• Strong mathematical skills for calculating feeds, speeds and tolerances.
• Experience with precision machining and tolerance control.

Location: Concord, CA

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: Fri‑Sun 0500‑1730

Full Time

Compensation Range: $36.54 to $54.80 USD. Factors considered include skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, and business needs.

Benefits

• Bonus Plan
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We promote a diverse workforce and provide accommodations for disabilities. If you need assistance, please email [e-mail].