Embarking on a career in the machining trade in San Diego, CA, often begins with specialized training, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge. Apprenticeships in this field typically last 4-5 years, providing comprehensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In San Diego, machinists can earn an average of $1,418 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $80,640 annually. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Gild offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking CNC Mill and Lathe Set-Up Machinists for our client in San Diego, CA. This is an opportunity to join a stable, well-established manufacturer known for its craftsmanship and commitment to quality. • Location: San Diego, CA • Pay: $24.00–$29.00/hr • Shifts Available: 1st Shift (Daytime) & 2nd Shift (Afternoon/Evening) Why Join Us? • Weekly Pay – Get paid fast! • Full-time positions with long-term potential • Supportive, collaborative team environment • Skill development and growth opportunities • Benefits package – Medical, dental, vision & 401(k) options What You’ll Do: • Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to exact specifications • Interpret technical drawings and perform precise tool changes and offsets • Conduct part inspections using calipers, micrometers, and gauges • Troubleshoot machining issues to maintain part quality • Ensure a safe and organized work environment What We’re Looking For: • 2+ years of CNC mill and/or lathe set-up experience • Proficiency in reading blueprints and GD&T • Familiarity with tooling, fixtures, and common materials like aluminum and titanium • High attention to detail and craftsmanship • Reliable, team-oriented, and self-motivated Ready to Get Started? Apply Today! Benefits: Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable. Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants. Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #ICOMPLUS
See More Details >>Outstanding medical device components manufacturer has an immediate opening for an experienced CNC Machine Operator to join their team. Operates automated CNC machinery such as Swiss machines and related equipment to fabricate precision metal parts by performing the following duties. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES • Reads and interprets blueprints to maintain dimensions within tolerances of precision machined parts. • Able to troubleshoot and resolve most machine operation issues without assistance and able to perform basic machine set ups. • Reads and interprets Process Sheets to ensure parts are manufactured in accordance with standard processing requirements. • Maintains machine specific tools and consumables to ensure effective operation of equipment • Ensures high quality of parts by closely monitoring and adjusting operation of machine and/or tooling while regularly inspecting parts for conformance to requirements. • Ability to quickly detect and correct minor malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining. • Performs secondary bench operations as required, which includes but is not limited to inspection, harperization, de-burring, and cleaning of parts. • Maintains lot traceability, work orders/travelers, and good housekeeping practices at all times. • Quickly raises any machining or quality issues with appropriate supervision or engineering support. • Ability to learn and work on a wide variety of part numbers and/or departments. • Participates in local programmes and initiatives to improve EHS performance. • Accurately records daily production and provides detailed handover. • May suggest areas for improvement to the production process e.g. complete kaizen suggestions and participate in 5 Why investigation problem solving analysis. QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE (TECHNICAL/ PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS COMPETENCY) High school diploma or equivalent and/or vocational training preferred Minimum of 2-5 years of CNC type machining work experience with demonstrated ability or related technical certificate program. Ability to operate CNC type machines at a high level of precision, and utilize micrometers, optical comparator, and other related equipment with optimal accuracy. Ability to operate machinery such as: bench grinder, mill, lathe, laser or other related manufacturing machinery. Ability to use in process inspection tools. Ability to occasionally lift 10 – 20 pounds. Employee stands, sits and walks frequently. Frequently required to reach with both hands and arms and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Direct experience with Swiss manufacturing is highly preferred Shifts available: 1st shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (2 openings) - pay: $22.00/hr 2nd shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm (3 openings) - Pay: $22.00/hr + 10% shift diff = $24.20/hr Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $24.20 per hour Benefits: • Health insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: • San Diego, CA 92128 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>AXILLON AEROSPACE is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. Comprised of six, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment. JOB SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the CNC Production Machinist performs semi-repetitive specialized machine operations. Provides technical assistance to production associates, while following safety policy and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assists in setting up complex production equipment and conducts tests, analyses and calibrates assemblies in accordance with company policy and safety procedures. • Installs, maintains, repairs, rebuilds and operates a variety of machining tools including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, etc. • Diagnoses problems, disassembles, determines extent of repair necessary or feasible, repairs, refits or replaces worn or defective parts and reassembles. • Makes ordinary replacements of new parts and/or complete new assemblies and selects materials, plans and performs machining operations on new or replacement parts. • Works to specifications, from both oral and written instructions, sketches, blueprints, engineering drawings and manuals with little supervision. • Other responsibilities as assigned. • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Education: • A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations is preferred. Certifications: • Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field. Years Experience: • 3-5 years or more of relevant experience. Skills: • Experience in semi-repetitive specialized machine operations. • Strong experience in machining tools • Ability to use hand tools and machinery. • Able to follow instructions, sketches, blueprints, engineering drawings and manuals. • Capable of problem-solving: Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent. • Effective oral and written communication. • Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, and location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $22.50/hour - $33.75/hour. Axillon is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Axillon is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination.
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