CNC Machinist III

RBC Bearings•Baldwin Park, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist III performs detailed and complex machine setups, with a major emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and quality. The role sets up, programs, and operates two Okuma CNC lathes and other machining equipment to manufacture parts according to work instructions, blueprints, and technical drawings. The machinist maintains equipment, evaluates parts using appropriate inspection instruments, documents work, and reports discrepancies. The position also supports a safe, organized workplace and continuous improvement, and requires compliance with ITAR and EAR, including U.S. Person eligibility. The company is considering local candidates only; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

At least 8 years of recent working experience in CNC lathe machining.
Ability to interpret blueprints and a good understanding of GD&T.
Knowledge of tooling speeds, feeds, offsets, and minor program changes.
Ability to use inspection tools to inspect parts.
Must read, write, and speak English.
Must be a U.S. Person, as defined for ITAR and EAR compliance: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, U.S. National, refugee, or asylee.
Strong communication and multitasking skills, a positive attitude, flexibility, organization, ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn new skills and technologies.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a two-year technical or trade school program in machining.

Responsibilities

Perform complex setups and operate a variety of machines and equipment to produce parts according to instructions, blueprints, or technical drawings.
Set up, program, and operate two Okuma CNC lathes.
Use lathes, mills, grinders, honing machines, drill presses, and potentially hydraulic or pneumatic presses, bench grinders, deburring and polishing tools, and manual operations.
Maintain machines and perform minor routine maintenance.
Measure and inspect parts or materials using appropriate instruments and perform simple tests to verify requirements.
Document information as required by work instructions and report discrepancies to a supervisor, lead, or engineer.
Follow safety procedures and protocols, including use of personal protective equipment.
Support area organization and continuous improvement, and promote company policies and a positive work culture.
Adjust tools as required, prove out programs, and make minor program changes.
Work with Engineering to make tooling.