Precision Manual Mill & Lathe Machinist

Confidential Employer - Semiconductor Equipment Machining; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off and paid holidays

Full benefits summary provided during/

Job summary

Confidential employer in Fremont, CA seeks a skilled machinist to run own setups on manual mills and lathes, machining parts to tight tolerances. On-site role with a Monday–Friday schedule, early shift, and focus on precision, documentation, and quality.

You will read drawings, inspect first articles, and maintain logs while following SOPs and ERP processes. Requires 4–5 years’ experience and strong math and mechanics understanding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational/technical training preferred.
• 4–5 years manufacturing or related experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex set-ups and operate manual mill and lathe machines, machining stock and tubing to inch and metric specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Fit, align, and adjust machines and assemblies to meet tolerance and product operating requirements.
• Operate shop equipment including air and electric drivers and ultrasonic wash equipment, and deburr parts.
• Follow shop schedules, work orders, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Perform first-article inspection and precision layout inspection using calipers, height gauges, and protractors.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading drawings

Math skills

ERP familiarity

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Calipers

Height gauges

Oracle Cloud ERP

Job description

Confidential employer in Fremont, CA seeks a skilled machinist to run own setups on manual mills and lathes, machining parts to tight tolerances. On-site role with a Monday–Friday schedule, early shift, and focus on precision, documentation, and quality.

You will read drawings, inspect first articles, and maintain logs while following SOPs and ERP processes. Requires 4–5 years’ experience and strong math and mechanics understanding.