Machinist A

Nextdeavor • Irvine, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, second-shift (1:30 PM–10:00 PM) onsite role in Irvine, CA. The Machinist A will operate and maintain production machining equipment to produce parts that meet specifications and support lean productivity goals. The role involves working with manufacturing teammates and supervisors to ensure quality, throughput, and continuous improvement. This is an exclusive confidential search, and details will be shared with qualified applicants. There is potential for extended or permanent full-time employment.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of related machining experience
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions
• Working knowledge of machine shop mathematics (may include trigonometry)
• Demonstrated ability to apply lean concepts and tools
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Ability to use job-specific software applications and employee self-service systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SPC and lean manufacturing practices beyond basic application

Responsibilities

• Set up and run production machines, perform operations such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming
• Make machine adjustments, report issues, and rework parts as needed to meet specifications
• Perform tapping, spot-facing, chamfering, countersinking, and counterboring to close tolerances
• Align and fasten parts using standard fixtures and established methods
• Adjust feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts per documentation
• Remove burrs and finish parts to specification
• Inspect parts using measuring instruments, gauges, comparators, and magnification equipment
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and keep work area clean and orderly
• Perform statistical process control (SPC) tasks and participate in lean initiatives

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees
• Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence
• Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)
• Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed