Lathe Machinist

About the Company We are a precision machine shop focused on quality lathe machining. Twin Turret and Twin Spindle capability. Small shop with big potential. Position Overview The Lathe Machinist is responsible for producing precision‑machined components using CNC and manual lathe equipment. The role focuses heavily on turning operations for hardened and non‑hardened materials and ensuring parts meet exact dimensional, surface finish, and quality requirements. Machinists work closely with inspection, programming, and production teams to support both small‑ and large‑run manufacturing. Responsibilities Set up, operate, and adjust CNC and engine lathes to produce precision parts per engineering drawings and work instructions. Machine components such as bushings, bearings, sleeves, pins, shafts, and rings to tight tolerances and surface finish requirements. Perform contour, straight, taper, and form turning operations, including internal and external threading. Monitor part quality using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and thread gauges. Make tooling offsets and minor program adjustments as needed to maintain part quality. Inspect parts during and after production; document results per quality requirements. Work with hardened steels, alloy steels, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, and copper materials. Follow ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, safety procedures, and lean manufacturing practices. Benefits 1st shift $25–$33 per hour Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO, paid holidays, and more. Growth potential learning how to program using EdgeCAM. Frequent setups and daily challenges. Legal and Non‑Discrimination Statements Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI‑generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr