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Machinist

$27 - $30 per hour

Volt

Machinist

Volt is immediately hiring a Machinist in San Diego, CA.

As a Machinist, you will:

  • Perform complete and independent setup of various machine tools and perform any operation within the machine's capacity, working from Engineering Instructions, prints, tapes, sketches, oral and written instructions to determine the sequence of operations to be performed, dimensions and tolerances to be held, tools to use, method of locating, aligning, holding work, and feeds and speeds
  • Make machine adjustments for efficient machining operations
  • Use precision measuring instruments, machines and gauges to check own work for conformance to specifications
  • As required, pre-set and/or sharpen cutting tools
  • Recognize improper machine functions and take corrective action and provide information to resolve discrepancies
  • Deburr and break edges of own machine parts.
  • Replenish coolant, change accessible filters and lubricate own machine tool as required
  • Support managing all lab consumables/supplies and ensure adequate amounts are available to complete all required jobs.
  • Support lab maintenance and administrative activities such as submitting and coordinating requests with IT, Admins, Maintenance, and Facilities.

This role is a full-time - temp to hire opportunity.

Schedule: Monday Friday 8am 5pm or 9am 6pm plus overtime.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Trade School Certificate, associate's degree in Machine Technology, or High School Diploma/GED equivalent and minimum 2 years' experience in setting up and operating CNC machines
  • Experience operating CNC Wire EDM, CNC & Manual Lathes, CNC & Manual Mills, Chop Saws, Bandsaws, Surface Grinders, Hydraulic Press, Angle Grinders, Dye Grinders
  • Experience operating material movement equipment such as overhead cranes, walkie stackers, and conventional sit-down forklifts
  • Knowledge of how to set and use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc.
  • Ability to interpret Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Fabricate tooling aids as required
  • Use of advanced shop math
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Working computer skills

Pay Rate: $27.00 to $30.00 Per Hour

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

Volt
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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