Machinist-Expert (Swing)

30+ days ago

Job 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:

Highly Desired Experience:

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:

Preferred:

Technical certification or formal training in Machining, Manufacturing Technology, or Machine Tool Technology
Completion of an apprenticeship program in CNC Machining

Location

Santa Rosa, CA

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