CNC Machinist Level 3

Operate CNC machines CNC Swiss style lathe independently during day shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production. Identify, troubleshoot, and correct machining issues such as tool wear, machine alarms, surface finish problems, and dimensional variation.

Job Title: CNC Machinist Level 3
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Contract Duration: 24 Months

Duties:
Operate CNC machines CNC Swiss style lathe independently during day shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production
Perform complete machine setups, including tooling selection, offsets, program verification, and first article approval
Make in process adjustments to tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds to maintain part quality and dimensional control
Take full ownership of product quality on night shift, including inspection, documentation, and adherence to specifications and control plans
Identify, troubleshoot, and correct machining issues such as tool wear, machine alarms, surface finish problems, and dimensional variation
Follow standard work, drawings, and setup sheets while applying expert judgment to optimize process stability and cycle time
Perform routine machine checks and preventive actions to minimize downtime and ensure equipment readiness
Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records per operational requirements
Escalating quality, safety, or equipment concerns as needed to prevent defects from reaching the next operation
Support continuous improvement by proactively identifying process enhancements, tooling upgrades, and setup efficiencies
Maintain a cooperative and professional attitude to support a productive team environment
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tool machine shop area
Grind, sharpen, and recondition carbide and HSS cutting tools per specification

Skills:
Minimum 5 years of experience with one or more of the following:
CNC Swiss machine (Lathe style)
Strong working knowledge of FANUC CNC controls
Proven experience machining small, high-precision turned parts
Ability to independently troubleshoot machining and quality issues
Carbide Tool Grinding and/or Resharpening
Advanced Metrology
CNC Programming
Interpreting Specifications, Including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Education:
May require some specialized training/certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.