Machinist

Manual Lathe & Mill Operator

The Machinist assists with the fabrication, repair, maintenance, and modification of plant equipment using mills, lathes, grinders, and a variety of shop tools and machinery. This role fabricates parts from blueprints in a timely and accurate manner, selects and uses appropriate tools and materials for each job, and supports the shop team by performing additional tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate parts as needed by interpreting and working from blueprints with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist with the fabrication, repair, maintenance, and alteration of plant equipment using mills, lathes, grinders, and other shop machinery.
• Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, and related machine tools to produce parts to specified tolerances.
• Utilize proper tools, equipment, and materials for each job to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work.
• Troubleshoot machining and equipment issues to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Perform machining operations on CNC and manual equipment as required by the job.
• Support general machine operating tasks in the fabrication shop, including preparation, setup, and cleanup of work areas.
• Follow instructions and complete additional duties as assigned by the shop lead or fabrication shop leadership.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and adhere to all safety procedures in the shop environment.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure parts and equipment meet operational requirements.
• Hands-on experience operating mills and lathes in a fabrication or machine shop environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints to fabricate parts accurately.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting machining and equipment issues.
• Experience with manual machine operating, including setup and operation of mills and lathes.
• Familiarity with CNC machining processes and equipment.
• Ability to select and use appropriate tools, equipment, and materials for each machining job.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet quality and dimensional specifications.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform duties as assigned in a shop setting.
• Experience using drill press, arm drill, and hand drill in a shop environment.
• Comfort working with a variety of shop tools and machinery, including grinders and other fabrication equipment.
• Experience with an engineering or construction shop setting is beneficial.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Arvin, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.30 - $24.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arvin, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.