CNC Lathe Set-up/Operator- Full Time Opportunity

B&Z Manufacturing Company•San Jose, CA

About The Position

B&Z Manufacturing Company Inc. is seeking a CNC Lathe Set-up/Operator to work in precision manufacturing under limited supervision in prototype and production conditions. The role requires operating multiple machines and multitasking. Candidates must be team-oriented, punctual, honest, and able to read, write, and understand English. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Compensation is $30.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience. The listed starting date is ASAP. B&Z Manufacturing has more than 66 years of experience machining ultra-precision components and operates a clean, modern, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility. Its capabilities include multi-axis milling and turning, 4- and 5-axis machines, high-production pallet changers, electronic probing, and Zeiss coordinate measuring machines.

Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, and understand English.
  • Team-oriented, punctual, and honest.
  • Ability to set up CNC lathes.
  • Ability to use Hardinge and Nakamura machines with Fanuc-style controls.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and use GD&T.
  • Ability to read and understand company job travelers and use the barcode system for job tracking.
  • Ability to operate multiple machines and multitask under limited supervision in prototype and production conditions.

Nice To Haves

  • Having personal tools is a plus, but not required.
  • Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Set up CNC lathes.
  • Use Hardinge and Nakamura machines with Fanuc-style controls.
  • Read and understand blueprints and use GD&T.
  • Read and understand company job travelers.
  • Use the barcode system for job tracking.
  • Operate multiple machines and multitask in prototype and production conditions under limited supervision.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Health insurance, with Kaiser benefits available after 60 days.
  • Paid time off.
  • Vision insurance.
  • 25% discount on personal tools after the first six months of employment.
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