05191 - Senior CNC Lathe Machinist – 2nd Shift

Senior CNC Lathe Machinist – 2nd Shift

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Work Location: Camarillo, California
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Base Pay Range: $30.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience
Shift Differential: Additional $2.00 per hour
Total Pay Range: $32.00–$37.00 per hour, including shift differential
Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 1:45 PM–11:15 PM
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of related machining experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior CNC Lathe Machinist to set up and operate CNC lathes and other production machining equipment in a precision manufacturing environment.

The selected candidate will perform machine setups, interpret complex blueprints, make machining adjustments, and produce close-tolerance components with limited supervision.

This position requires strong hands-on CNC lathe setup and operating experience, proficiency with precision measuring instruments, and the ability to identify and resolve machining issues while maintaining quality and production standards.

Experience with Mazak CNC controls and Y-axis machining is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and multiple production machines as required.
• Install and adjust cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and depths of cut according to materials and machining requirements.
• Perform cutting, shaping, drilling, reaming, forming, and reworking operations.
• Read and follow blueprints, engineering specifications, route sheets, sketches, and work instructions.
• Align and secure workpieces using appropriate fixtures and established methods.
• Identify machining problems and make necessary equipment adjustments.
• Deburr precision components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Inspect in-process and finished parts for dimensional accuracy, surface quality, burrs, damage, and other defects.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and comparators.
• Perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities as required.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related machining experience.
• Strong hands-on CNC lathe setup and operating experience.
• Ability to perform machine setups and machining operations with limited guidance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical instructions.
• Experience producing parts to close dimensional tolerances.
• Proficiency with precision measuring and inspection instruments.
• Working knowledge of machine-shop mathematics, including trigonometry as applicable.
• Ability to identify and respond to machining and equipment problems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Camarillo, California.
• Availability to work the designated second-shift schedule, Monday–Friday, 1:45 PM–11:15 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Mazak CNC controls and Y-axis machining.
• Aerospace or other high-precision manufacturing experience.
• CNC turning or multi-axis lathe experience.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience machining complex, tight-tolerance components.
• CNC program editing or G-code knowledge.
• Experience with precision inspection methods and equipment.

Work Environment

• Onsite precision manufacturing environment in Camarillo, California.
• Work involves CNC lathes and other production machining equipment.
• Regular use of cutting tools, work-holding fixtures, and precision measuring instruments.
• Second-shift schedule, Monday–Friday, 1:45 PM–11:15 PM.
• Work requires adherence to established safety practices, quality requirements, and equipment maintenance standards.

Key Competencies

• CNC lathe setup and operation
• Precision machining and close-tolerance production
• Blueprint and technical specification interpretation
• Cutting tool selection and adjustment
• Feeds, speeds, and depth-of-cut adjustment
• Workpiece alignment and fixturing
• Precision measurement and inspection
• Machining troubleshooting
• Statistical Process Control
• Shop mathematics
• Attention to detail and product quality
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Safety awareness
• Communication and teamwork