What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precision Machinist -- CNC Lathe & VMC Setup position at Advanced Manufacturing Careers?
Is this you?
- Do you thrive on tight-tolerance work in a high-mix, low-volume setting?
- Are you comfortable moving between a live-tool lathe and a 3‑axis mill?
- Do you enjoy small-batch runs (often 1–5 pieces) where first-article quality is critical?
- Location: Brea, CA
- About us: Since 1937, we’ve built precision-engineered engines for industrial, agricultural, and military applications
- Team: ~35 employees with 13 CNC machines (and growing)
- Culture: Close-knit, quality-focused, in-house design and manufacturing
- Set up CNC lathes (with live tooling) and 3‑axis vertical mills
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications
- Work directly with G-code
- Complete first article inspections before release to production
- Assist with other shop tasks as needed
- 3 years of setup/operation on live-tool lathes and/or 3‑axis mills (5‑axis exposure is a plus)
- Fluency in G-code
- Strength in GD&T and production run setups
- CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
- CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
- Standard hours: starting at 2:30 PM
- Options for overtime
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Company-sponsored events and team gatherings
AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
