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Machinist-Expert (Swing)

Tellus Solutions

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Career Machinist to join a precision manufacturing team supporting advanced mechanical components and assemblies used in cutting-edge electronic and microwave applications. Working closely with engineering teams, you will influence component design for manufacturability, support new product introduction (NPI), and ensure stable, repeatable production processes.

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    LocationSanta Rosa, CA

    Description

    Job Description:
    About the Role
    • We are seeking a highly skilled Career Machinist to join a precision manufacturing team supporting advanced mechanical components and assemblies used in cutting-edge electronic and microwave applications.
    • This role operates at the intersection of machining excellence and engineering collaboration. You will develop, optimize, and sustain machining processes using advanced equipment including Swiss-style lathes, single and multi-turret lathes, and 3- to 5-axis CNC milling centers. Working closely with engineering teams, you will influence component design for manufacturability, support new product introduction (NPI), and ensure stable, repeatable production processes.
    • This is not a production-only operator role. We are looking for a machinist who takes ownership of process performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Develop, refine, and sustain precision machining processes for complex components
    • Operate and set up Swiss-style lathes, mill/turn centers, and 3- to 5-axis milling machines
    • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve design for manufacturability (DFM)
    • Support new product introduction (NPI) and production transition
    • Ensure process stability, repeatability, and yield performance
    • Utilize advanced metrology tools to verify conformance to tight tolerances
    • Interpret and apply engineering drawings including GD&T
    • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in tooling, fixturing, and cycle time optimization
    • Maintain thorough documentation of setups, tooling strategies, and process changes
    Qualifications:
    We are seeking a motivated machinist with strong technical capability and a passion for precision.

    Required:
    • Career-level machining experience in high-precision environments
    • Strong understanding of machining fundamentals and tight tolerance work
    • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
    • Strong teamwork and communication skills
    • Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn
    Highly Desired Experience:
    • 3- to 5-axis CNC milling
    • Swiss-style lathes
    • Mill/Turn machine centers
    • Advanced metrology (CMM, optical systems, precision inspection tools)
    • CNC/CAM programming
    • CAD/Solid Modeling software
    • Tool grinding and custom tool development
    • Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI)
    • Continuous improvement mindset
    What We Value:
    • Ownership mindset and accountability
    • Detail orientation and process discipline
    • Collaboration across engineering, maintenance, and production teams
    • Continuous improvement thinking
    • Adaptability in a dynamic NPI and production environment
    • If you are passionate about precision machining and want to contribute to high-performance mechanical solutions, we encourage you to apply.
    Skills:
    Required Skills:
    • Career-level CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment
    • Strong blueprint reading skills and ability to interpret GD&T
    • Independent machine setup and operation capability
    • Experience holding tight tolerances in complex components
    • Solid understanding of tooling selection and cutting parameters
    • Ability to troubleshoot machining issues (surface finish, chatter, dimensional variation, tool wear)
    • Proficiency with precision measurement tools (micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, height gauges)
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
    • Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and cross-functional teams
    • Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn
    Education:
    Required:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    Preferred:
    • Technical certification or formal training in Machining, Manufacturing Technology, or Machine Tool Technology
    • Completion of an apprenticeship program in CNC Machining

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