Job Description

Title: Machinist

Location: Torrance, CA 90504

Pay Rate: $29–$38/hr on W2, depending on experience and position

Shifts Available:

• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Swing Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced CNC Machinists and CNC Grinders to support a low-volume, high-mix production environment. Candidates should have hands-on experience operating CNC equipment, performing machine setups, reading blueprints, and inspecting precision components to meet tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes, CNC mills, and CNC grinders based on position requirements.
• Perform production machining and multiple machine setups as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and design sketches.
• Inspect finished components and verify dimensions, including linear measurements, inside and outside diameters, and runout.
• Maintain tight tolerances, including .0002" on bore measurements and .0003" for grinding operations, depending on the position.
• Perform first article inspections and verify product quality.
• Make minor G-code updates when required; full programming is not typically required.
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously while maintaining production and quality standards.
• Follow established procedures and safety requirements.

Position Requirements

CNC Lathe / CNC Mill Machinist

• Experience with CNC lathes, including setting up and boring jaws to maintain runout tolerances; OR
• Experience with CNC mills, including production setup, operation, and first article inspection.
• Experience working with aluminum, stainless steel, and/or titanium.
• Ability to work with tight tolerances and perform independent dimensional inspections.
• Experience with air gauging is a plus.
• CNC production experience in a low-volume, high-mix environment preferred.

CNC Grinder

• 2–6 years of CNC machining experience preferred.
• Experience operating CNC Studer grinders or similar CNC grinding equipment.
• Ability to work within .0003" tolerances.
• Experience running multiple machines.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge preferred.
• Conventional machining knowledge is a plus.

CNC Machinist – Setup Experience

• 2–6 years of machining experience preferred.
• Ability to perform setups on CNC mills, CNC lathes, and CNC grinders.
• CNC grinding experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GD&T and measurement techniques.
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks may be required.

General Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of shop floor mathematics, measurement, and inspection.
• Ability to work with machinery and follow established production procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. or more depending on the position.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Blueprint Reading
• CNC Machining
• Dimensional Inspection
• Precision Inspection
• Tight Tolerances

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Grinder
• CNC Lathe
• CNC Mill