Machinist Expert (Swing)36996625

Hourly pay: $36/hr
$2,000 bonus after 6 months, $3,000 bonus after 12 months
Worksite: Leading electronics testing company (Santa Rosa, CA 95403 – Onsite)
W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program
40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment

A leading electronics testing company is 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. The candidate 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, the candidate 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. The Machinist will take ownership of process performance, quality, and continuous improvement.

**Machinist Expert **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

**Machinist Expert **Qualifications:

Career-level machining experience in high-precision manufacturing environments
High school diploma or equivalent
Technical certification or formal training in Machining, Manufacturing Technology, or Machine Tool Technology preferred
Completion of an apprenticeship program in CNC Machining preferred
Strong technical capability and a passion for precision.
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
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

Shift:

Swing shift - 2:00pm - 10:30pm