Small Parts CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

Evapco; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership

Profit Sharing Bonus

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Evapco in the United States seeks a skilled machinist to operate and program CNC equipment, read engineering drawings, and ensure parts meet spec. The role includes setting up tooling, loading materials, and performing quality checks in a factory setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in machining, vocational training or apprenticeship preferred, and familiarity with CNC platforms like Okuma or Haas. A safe, productive work environment is emphasized with opportunities for routine maintenance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years machining experience or equivalent.
• Vocational training or machinist apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and BOMs and use precision measuring tools.
• Experience with CNC machines such as Okuma Genos or Haas required.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and parts to understand fabrication and tolerance requirements.
• Plan machine, fixturing, and tooling sequence to achieve output.
• Troubleshoot Lathe and Mill programs; adjust speed and feeds.
• Set up and change tooling; load materials per requirements.
• Perform quality checks to ensure parts meet specs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow work instructions.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC programming

Calipers/micrometers

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Tool setup

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational training

Machinist apprentice experience

Tools

Okuma Genos

Okuma CNC

Haas CNC

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

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.

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
• 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
• Long Term Disability

Pay Range:

$54,038.40 - $82,222.40 per year