Store Machinist II

NAPA Auto Parts; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a skilled machinist to read and follow technical instructions, set up and operate machine tools, and fabricate custom components with precision. You will work with a variety of machines, ensuring conformance to blueprints and repair data, while maintaining a safe, audit-ready workspace.

Preferred candidates have 5–7 years in a machine shop, strong math and geometry knowledge, and the ability to learn industry software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Technical School certificate, or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years previous experience in a machine shop on a variety of machines.
• Knowledge of machining principles on materials.
• Machining processes, tools and mathematics.
• Safe use of shop equipment, processes and measuring tools.
• Microsoft Office basics.
• Skill to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read standard gauges and other measuring devices.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to learn industry-related software.
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment.
• Ability to work safely around hazardous materials.
• Exposure to heavy machinery.
• Must use personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows work instructions. Also works without instructions on occasion to manufacture custom components.
• Sets up, operates, and programs machine tools to repair or manufacture parts and components.
• Understands how to use all machines in shop without guidance or direction.
• Performs preventative maintenance on shop equipment.
• Utilizes precision measuring tools to inspect and assure items are in conformance to blueprints and other repair data.
• Maintains a safe and audit-ready work area.
• Works with and trains trainees and less-experienced machinists as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining principles

Mathematics

Safety awareness

Reading gauges

Microsoft Office basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machine tools

CNC programming

Job description

Position Mission

Uses specialized equipment to repair or manufacture complex components and parts to strict tolerances. Works from instructions and also fabricates custom components.

Position Performance Measures

• Fabrication efficiency

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows work instructions. Also works without instructions on occasion to manufacture custom components.
• Sets up, operates, and programs machine tools to repair or manufacture parts and components.
• Understands how to use all machines in shop without guidance or direction.
• Performs preventative maintenance on shop equipment.
• Utilizes precision measuring tools to inspect and assure items are in conformance to blueprints and other repair data.
• Maintains a safe and audit‑ready work area.
• Works with and trains trainees and less‑experienced machinists as needed.

Experience, Education, and Abilities

• High School Diploma, Technical School certificate, or equivalent work experience required.
• 5-7 years previous experience in a machine shop on a variety of machines.
• Knowledge of machining principles on materials.
• Machining processes, tools and mathematics.
• Safe use of shop equipment, processes and measuring tools.
• Microsoft Office basics.
• Skill to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read standard gauges and other measuring devices.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to learn industry‑related software.
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment.
• Ability to work safely around hazardous materials.
• Exposure to heavy machinery.
• Must use personal protective equipment.

Compensation

This position offers an hourly pay of $19.25. Many of our hourly positions have pay progression with set starting rates and you reach the top end of this range within 12 months of hire. For other positions, the starting rate will be determined based on individual skills, experience, and qualifications. We value the unique contributions of each team member and encourage candidates to discuss their backgrounds during the interview process.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal days, holidays, sick days, and paternal leave.
• Additional Perks: Employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.