Small Parts CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

EVAPCO, Inc.; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership

Job summary

EVAPCO, Inc. is seeking a skilled machinist for the 2nd shift to operate mechanical equipment and fabricate parts for Evaporator and eco-Air product lines. You will use drawings and BOMs to ensure dimensions and tolerances meet specifications.

You’ll plan tooling, set up machines, troubleshoot programs, perform quality checks, and maintain a safe, organized work area. Prior CNC experience with Okuma Genos, Haas, or similar platforms is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a machining environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Vocational training or machinist apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and BOMs.
• Experience CNC programming with Okuma Genos, Haas or equivalent.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and sample parts to understand tolerances.
• Plan machine sequences, fixturing, and tooling.
• Set up and change tooling as required.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure parts meet specs.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and follow shop rules.
• Troubleshoot CNC programs and machine issues.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC programming

Calipers & micrometers

Reading drawings/BOMs

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training or machinist apprenticeship

Tools

Okuma Genos

Haas CNC

General CNC tooling

Job description

Job Summary

Operating mechanical equipment to fabricate and construct parts for use in welding and final building of unit assemblies for Evaporator and eco-Air product lines. Uses drawings and documentation to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product. This position will also provide technician support for the department.

Shift

2nd Shift

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
• 3 or more years of experience in a machining environment
• Completion of vocational training or experience as a machinist apprentice is preferred
• Basic understanding of metals and material properties
• Use, read, and comprehend a tape measure and caliper to within 1/32\", is required.
• Basic nomenclature and practical use of hand tools is required.
• Experience in using and programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines.
• Ability to use precision tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.) to take accurate measurements.
• Reading and understanding production specifications, engineering drawings, and BOM's, is required.
• Experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC equipment, including Okuma Genos, Okuma CNC, Haas CNC, or equivalent CNC machining platforms.
• Understanding and ability to create programs using CNC G Code.

Essential Functions

• Review drawings and sample parts to understand fabrication and tolerance requirements.
• Plan machine, fixturing, and tooling sequence to achieve desired output.
• Troubleshoot programs for lathe and mill, including setting factors for speed, feed, and unique part geometry.
• Select and specify tooling on a per-project basis.
• Set up and change tooling as required.
• Identify and load materials per requirements.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Perform daily maintenance and preventive maintenance on machines.
• Troubleshoot machine problems as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area on a daily basis.
• Abide by all shop work rules and guidelines.
• Participate in team and shop business problem-solving activities that include quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements.
• Attend related training courses as scheduled.
• Follow all related written and oral work instructions.
• Assist in other areas of the department as requested.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Typical Working Conditions

• Industrial setting (i.e., factory, outdoor)
• Temperature Extremes, in general, from 20° F. to 110° F.
• Requires very good agility (i.e., bending, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, squatting, twisting, and lifting)
• Normal work week Monday through Friday, Saturday work likely, some Sunday work
• May be required to work swing or graveyard shift, when business needs dictate

Equipment Used

• Driving forklifts and operating hoists/overhead cranes
• Impact guns and electric drills
• Cutoff Saws, Drill Presses, and Vertical Mill
• Pipe threader
• Various hand tools and measuring devices.
• Ladders
• GMC Roller
• Okuma Genos Programmable Lathe and Mill

Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits

• The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts
• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program - we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus - which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
• Paid Sick Leave
• Long Term Disability