Manual Mill & Lathe Machinist | $29.90-$50.82/hr

🔎 At a Glance

Company: Confidential Employer
Location: Fremont, CA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $29.90 – $50.82 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Experience Level: 4–5 years manufacturing experience
Work Authorization: U.S. Person Required (ITAR)

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support a Fremont, CA manufacturing operation, where manual mill and lathe work turns bar stock and tubing into the precision components used inside semiconductor process equipment.

In this position, you'll run your own setups on manual mills and lathes, machining parts to tight inch and metric tolerances, with a strong focus on precision, documentation, and quality.

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The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Perform complex set-ups and operate manual mill and lathe machines, machining stock and tubing to inch and metric specifications
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Fit, align, and adjust machines and assemblies to meet tolerance and product operating requirements
• Operate shop equipment including air and electric drivers and ultrasonic wash equipment, and deburr parts
• Follow shop schedules, work orders, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation
• Perform first-article inspection and precision layout inspection using calipers, height gauges, and protractors
• Identify and escalate deviations that could affect productivity or quality
• Maintain logs and documentation using the required computer systems
• May work in a cleanroom environment for part or all of a shift

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Machines, Tools & Equipment

You'll work with equipment such as:

Machines: Manual mills, manual lathes
Shop Equipment: Air and electric drivers, ultrasonic wash equipment
Inspection Tools: Calipers, height gauges, protractors

Tube bending experience is a plus.

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What We're Looking For

Required:

• 4–5 years of manufacturing or related work experience
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to operate a variety of tools and machines
• Strong math skills and a solid understanding of mechanics and flow-control concepts
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with an ERP system and MS Outlook
• High school diploma or equivalent, plus vocational/technical training or an equivalent combination
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred:

• Tube bending experience
• Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $29.90 – $50.82 per hour, nonexempt (based on experience)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits summary provided during the interview process

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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About the Company

Our client manufactures precision components for semiconductor process equipment. The company name is confidential at this stage of the search; your hireCNC recruiter will share more once you have spoken.