Machinist/Operator

Safe Fleet; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid holidays

401K match

Job summary

Safe Fleet is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC Lathe/Mill machinery, ensuring parts meet exact specifications and blueprints. The role involves interpreting setup sheets, tool positioning, and maintaining quality through inspection tools.

The position emphasizes safety and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with opportunities to contribute to a wide range of fleet safety products. Join a team committed to reliability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED with 1–2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Language: ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance docs.
• Math: ability to calculate figures and basic geometry.
• Reasoning: problem-solver with multiple variables.
• Computer Skills: knowledge of manufacturing and CNC software.
• Work Environment: may include fumes, noise; safety-conscious.
• Physical Demands: lift up to 40 pounds; stand/walk frequently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and edit CNC Lathe/Mill programs to perform machining operations.
• Set up and operate CNC Lathe to complete metal work pieces to specifications.
• Review setup sheets and specifications to determine program sequence and dimensions.
• Insert cutting tools/tool holders and position tools on turret.
• Verify accuracy against blueprints using inspection tools.
• Make adjustments to program/tooling to meet specifications.
• Load bar stock or tubing in feeder tube.
• Run secondary operations when time allows.
• Assist lead in scheduling workload to save time.
• Maintain production completion logs and paperwork.
• Report discrepancies to supervisor; keep area clean and safe.
• Perform regular daily equipment maintenance.

Skills

Safety rules

CNC software

Math/algebra

Reading/comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–2 years related experience

Tools

Manufacturing software

CNC software

Job description

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet, our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

Our core value is safety. Without safety first, efficiency and productivity are not possible. This is true for our products, our culture, and our relationship with our community. Our vision is to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in and around fleet vehicles with a goal of ZERO accidents.

We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.

Whether you work in our Charlotte plant to build lifesaving stop arms for school buses, or design advanced camera vision products in our Vancouver office, forge valves and high-quality nozzles to fight fires, or dream up new ways to protect fleet operators in our Corporate HQ in Kansas City, you will contribute to our goal to keep everyone safe.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 15 locations across Canada and the US. We are looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals. Sound like you?

• Sets up, operates and assists/edits programming of the CNC Lathe/Mill to perform a combination of machining operations such as facing, turning, boring, threading, drilling, & reaming metal work pieces to specifications.*
• Sets up and operates CNC Lathe to complete metal work pieces to specifications.*
• Reviews set up sheets and specifications to determine program sequence, set up operation and dimensions of finished work piece.*
• Inserts cutting tools/tool holders and position tools on turret.*
• Verifies accuracy of machined work pieces against blueprints or engineering drawings by measuring cuts with inspection tooling and gages.*
• Makes adjustments in the program and tooling as needed to achieve correct specification.*
• Loads bar stock or tubing in feeder tube.*
• Runs secondary operations on another machine when time allows.*
• Aids Machine Shop Lead in scheduling work load to save time.*
• Fills out production paperwork and inspection procedures.*
• Reports any discrepancies to immediate supervisor.*
• Performs regular daily maintenance on equipment, tools, gages and keeps work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.*
• Complies with company policies and procedures giving special attention to safety regulations.*
• Essential Functions

About The Position

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet, our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

Our core value is safety. Without safety first, efficiency and productivity are not possible. This is true for our products, our culture, and our relationship with our community. Our vision is to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in and around fleet vehicles with a goal of ZERO accidents.

We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.

Whether you work in our Charlotte plant to build lifesaving stop arms for school buses, or design advanced camera vision products in our Vancouver office, forge valves and high-quality nozzles to fight fires, or dream up new ways to protect fleet operators in our Corporate HQ in Kansas City, you will contribute to our goal to keep everyone safe.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 15 locations across Canada and the US. We are looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals. Sound like you?

Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following.

• Sets up, operates and assists/edits programming of the CNC Lathe/Mill to perform a combination of machining operations such as facing, turning, boring, threading, drilling, & reaming metal work pieces to specifications.*
• Sets up and operates CNC Lathe to complete metal work pieces to specifications.*
• Reviews set up sheets and specifications to determine program sequence, set up operation and dimensions of finished work piece.*
• Inserts cutting tools/tool holders and position tools on turret.*
• Verifies accuracy of machined work pieces against blueprints or engineering drawings by measuring cuts with inspection tooling and gages.*
• Makes adjustments in the program and tooling as needed to achieve correct specification.*
• Loads bar stock or tubing in feeder tube.*
• Runs secondary operations on another machine when time allows.*
• Aids Machine Shop Lead in scheduling work load to save time.*
• Fills out production paperwork and inspection procedures.*
• Maintains production completion logs.*
• Reports any discrepancies to immediate supervisor.*
• Performs regular daily maintenance on equipment, tools, gages and keeps work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.*
• Complies with company policies and procedures giving special attention to safety regulations.*
• Essential Functions

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software; database software and CNC software.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Pay range $24-$26

At Safe Fleet, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You will enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, 401K match and much more.

NOTE: Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.