Precision Lathe Machinist — On-Site, Detail-Driven

Australia-Employment; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Torrance, CA is seeking a skilled Lathe Machinist to manufacture custom aluminum and steel tools and fixtures. The role is on-site, full-time and permanent, with a 30–50 USD hourly range.

The ideal candidate will operate lathes, mills and grinders with precision and contribute to production quality on diverse projects. Requirements include 5+ years of manual machining experience, blueprint reading skills and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of manual machinist experience in manufacturing or production.
• Proficiency with lathes, mills and grinders to produce parts.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering specifications accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good problem solving and teamwork abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade certification is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and specs to determine operations and setup.
• Operate manual lathes, mills, drills and grinders to produce parts and assemblies.
• Set up and align parts using precision measurement tools.
• Inspect dimensions with micrometers, calipers and gauges to verify tolerances.
• Troubleshoot machining issues to meet tolerances and quality standards.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and follow policies.
• Collaborate with team to improve processes and meet deadlines.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Precision measurement

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, trade certification in Machining or related field

Tools

Manual lathe

Manual mill

Grinder

Job description

Jobot in Torrance, CA is seeking a skilled Lathe Machinist to manufacture custom aluminum and steel tools and fixtures. The role is on-site, full-time and permanent, with a 30–50 USD hourly range.

The ideal candidate will operate lathes, mills and grinders with precision and contribute to production quality on diverse projects. Requirements include 5+ years of manual machining experience, blueprint reading skills and strong attention to detail.