CNC Lathe Machinist - PCC Gardena, CA

At a Glance Company: Precision Castparts Corp. Location: Gardena, CA (On-site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $26.00 – $39.25 per hour (based on experience) Shift: Days or Afternoons | Monday–Friday Overtime: Optional 6 hours Saturday Experience Level: Mid-Level (2+ years) Work Authorization: U.S. Person may be required (ITAR/EAR compliance) Apply Link: Apply through hireCNC Why This Role Exists This role exists to support continued production demand and operational growth across aerospace and industrial manufacturing programs. At Precision Castparts Corp., this position plays a key role in producing highly engineered, tight-tolerance components used in aerospace, power generation, and energy applications — with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and on-time delivery. The Work You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will: Set up and operate CNC Lathes and automated machining cells (DMG Mori EcoTurn 450, DMG Mori NLX 2500/700, Hardinge, Takisawa) Prepare fixtures, load tooling, and set offsets for production runs Load, run, and make basic edits to CNC programs at the machine Run production and repeat jobs while maintaining quality standards Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision tools Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain tolerances and part quality Read and interpret blueprints, shop travelers, and work instructions Verify prior operations are complete before starting new processes Troubleshoot basic machining or program issues as they arise Collaborate with supervisors, leads, and quality teams to ensure production goals are met Machines, Controls & Inspection Tools You’ll work with equipment such as: Machines: 2–3 Axis CNC Lathes - DMG Mori EcoTurn 450, DMG Mori NLX 2500/700, Hardinge, Takisawa Automated Machine Cells Drilling & Reaming Equipment Controls: Fanuc Haas Mazak Inspection Tools: Micrometers Calipers Height Gauges Air Gauges Bench Inspection Equipment Materials You’ll Work With Aluminum Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Aerospace-grade alloys What We’re Looking For Required: 1+ years of CNC machining and setup experience Experience with CNC Lathes Ability to read blueprints and follow shop travelers Basic understanding of G & M codes Experience with setups, tooling, and offsets Familiarity with inspection tools (calipers, mics, gauges) Basic shop math (fractions, decimals, measurements) Ability to read and write English Safety-focused and reliable Preferred (Not Required): Experience with multi-axis (3+ axis) machining Exposure to automated machine cells Experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing Strong troubleshooting and process improvement mindset Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Precision Castparts Corp. because: Clean, organized, and safety-focused shop environment Stable, long-term work supporting aerospace and energy industries Access to advanced machining equipment and technology Competitive pay and strong benefits package Opportunities to grow into advanced setup, programming, or leadership roles Backed by Berkshire Hathaway with strong long-term stability Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $26.00 – $39.25/hr (DOE) Benefits: Quarterly Bonus Medical, dental, vision insurance 401(k) with company match 40 hours PTO annually 10 paid holidays Life insurance Schedule: Monday–Friday | Days or Afternoons Overtime: As needed Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply Now or Save This Job to come back later #J-18808-Ljbffr Precision Castparts Corp.