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Lathe Machinist

$30 - $45 per hour

Advanced Manufacturing Careers

Job Title

This is a 1st shift position 6 AM - 2:30 PM on Monday-Friday.

Job Description

Located in Cerritos, CA, the operation is taking the creation of products to the next level through engineering innovation. For nearly 30 years, their state-of-the-art technology serves premier technology companies around the globe. An elite team of about 100 employees work on a variety of machines including mills, lathes, mill turn, and grinders to manufacture precision equipment for their customers. With new machines recently installed, and more on the way, they are dedicated to keeping up with the latest, state-of-the-art technology.

This is an opportunity to leverage your current lathe experience to influence business operations. In this role, you will be responsible for performing setup and operation as well as serving as a collaborative partner in the shop.

Benefits

Benefits for the role include:

  • PTO
  • Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401k
  • Various company events

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC lathes and/or grinders
  • Program lathe machines at the machine and on Esprit as needed
  • Edit programs at the machine
  • Perform first article and in process inspections

Qualifications

  • Experience setting up and operating lathes
  • Experience programming CNC lathe (Esprit preferred)
  • Knowledge of Mori Seiki and or DMG lathes is a great plus
  • Ability to edit programs at the machine
  • Understanding of blueprints, drawings, and models
  • Knowledge of inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges etc.

* Please note that this is an ITAR regulated facility.

AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

"In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $30/hr and $45/hr. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law."

Advanced Manufacturing Careers
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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