Night Shift CNC Machine Operator

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.•Burbank, CA

1d•$23 - $29

About The Position

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. is hiring a CNC Machine Operator for its night shift. The role operates Eurotech Rapido-style CNC Swiss machines with dual spindles and dual turrets, preparing tools, fixtures, and materials and producing parts that meet production and quality standards. The operator performs first-piece work for inspection, verifies parts using precision measuring equipment, adjusts tools and offsets based on cutting conditions, and revises programs when engineering or production changes require it. The role also includes helping troubleshoot programming and production issues on the shop floor and performing some post-processing of hardware. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Compensation is $23.00–$29.00 per hour, with a 10% shift premium for hours worked on second shift and a minimum of ten hours of overtime available weekly. Pay is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market alignment.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in CNC operation; setup experience is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
General knowledge of GD&T and inspection tools.
Experience with precision inspection tooling, such as calipers, thread gauges, micrometers, bore gauges, and air gauges.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing and verbally.
High school education or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dual-spindle, dual-turret lathes or Swiss machines.
Some programming software experience.
Machinist trade certification.
CNC setup experience.

Responsibilities

Set up tools, fixtures, and materials on CNC Swiss-style, dual-spindle, dual-turret machines, including Eurotech Rapido-type machines.
Run first-piece articles ready for inspection.
Verify parts using precision measuring equipment.
Change tools and offsets based on cutting conditions.
Select appropriate methods and cutting tools to produce quality parts that meet production and quality standards.
Set feed, speed, and other cutting parameters according to workpiece metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel.
Revise programs as needed to address engineering or production changes.
Participate in troubleshooting CNC programming and production-related issues on the shop floor.
Perform some post-processing of hardware.
Perform other similar or related duties as required.