Job Description

Autonomy | Creativity | Team Culture | Lights Out Manufacturing

Location: Covina, CA | 1st Shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday–Friday)

Are you a hands-on machinist looking to take ownership of your work and expand your skills in a stable, supportive environment? This shop located in** Covina *has been around since 1978 — founded to serve the remote control car and hobbyist industry - with arare opportunity to take projects from *cradle to grave** — from programming and setup to finished part — while working directly with a collaborative engineering team.

This is a direct hire position with a company known for low turnover, steady growth, and a deep respect for skilled tradespeople. Whether you're early in your career or looking to take on more responsibility, this is a great step forward.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Full lifecycle ownership – Gain experience taking parts from start to finish, not just running programs

• Learn and grow – Develop your programming skills right at the machine and get insight into the broader business

• Collaborative culture – Work closely with engineering and offer input on how parts are made

• Modern, efficient shop – 9 machines, including robotic automation that keeps production running after hours

• Long-term stability – Join a tight-knit team with exceptionally low turnover

Perks & Benefits:

• Consistent 1st shift: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday–Friday

• Excellent work-life balance

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Ready to be part of a shop where your skills and ideas matter — and where you can grow with the company?

Apply today to learn more about this unique opportunity!

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate lathe, swiss, and other machines as needed
• Perform 1st article inspection
• Troubleshoot problems with the machine or program
• Interpret blue prints
• Complete daily documentation
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Maintain close tolerances

Qualifications:

• Passion for machining and collaborating with a team
• Strong experience setting up and operating CNC lathe, swiss, and manual machines (mills are a plus!)
• Experience using Fanuc controls and G-code
• Experience programming at the machine preferred
• Knowledge of measuring tools (calipers, indicators, and the like)
• Ability to read and understand drawings and blueprints
• Eager to take initiative, learn, and contribute in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Strong desire to learn and grow with the company!

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.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• G-Code
• M-Code

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Turning Lathe
• Manual Lathe
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen, Tsugami)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan)
• Vertical Lathe (Okuma)