CNC Machinist Level 3

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Contract Duration: 24 Months

Duties: Operate CNC machines CNC Swiss style lathe independently during day shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production Perform complete machine setups, including tooling selection, offsets, program verification, and first article approval Make in process adjustments to tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds to maintain part quality and dimensional control Take full ownership of product quality on night shift, including inspection, documentation, and adherence to specifications and control plans Identify, troubleshoot, and correct machining issues such as tool wear, machine alarms, surface finish problems, and dimensional variation Follow standard work, drawings, and setup sheets while applying expert judgment to optimize process stability and cycle time Perform routine machine checks and preventive actions to minimize downtime and ensure equipment readiness Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records per operational requirements Escalating quality, safety, or equipment concerns as needed to prevent defects from reaching the next operation Support continuous improvement by proactively identifying process enhancements, tooling upgrades, and setup efficiencies Maintain a cooperative and professional attitude to support a productive team environment Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tool machine shop area Grind, sharpen, and recondition carbide and HSS cutting tools per specification

Skills: Minimum 5 years of experience with one or more of the following: CNC Swiss machine (Lathe style) Strong working knowledge of FANUC CNC controls Proven experience machining small, high-precision turned parts Ability to independently troubleshoot machining and quality issues Carbide Tool Grinding and/or Resharpening Advanced Metrology CNC Programming Interpreting Specifications, Including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Education: May require some specialized training/certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.