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Machinist

Amtec Contract
Irvine, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
Job Title: Machinist BLocation: Irvine CA, 92618Pay: $19.45-$29.30/hrSchedule: 1st Shift (5am OR 6am)POSITION SUMMARY: With direct guidance in a team environment, responsible for operating one or more production machines working from blueprints, sketches, and route sheets. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Makes simple set ups and performs repetitive machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts, where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre-planned and established. Makes minor machine adjustments and reports improper functioning or cutting action for correction. Performs operations such as tapping, spot-facing, chamfering, countersinking, and counterboring to close tolerances. Aligns and fastens parts using standard fixtures and established methods. Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation. Removes burrs, sharp edges, tool marks, or other irregularities from machined parts. Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments, gages, and comparators. Uses various types of magnification equipment to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas. Visually inspects parts for burrs and damaged machined surfaces. Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements. Accurately and regularly performs all statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements. Actively participates in lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.Applies lean concepts and tools in the work area. Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area. Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.Job Requirements:0 - 1 year general or related machining experience, or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities. Able to read and follow blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions. Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, may include trigonometry.ADDITIONAL DETAILSEffectively applies lean initiatives. Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications. Able to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e-mail). Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities. TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time. The team member is required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands to operate machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the team members is regular attendance, and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others.Company DescriptionWe're not just a staffing company - we're a people company. At Amtec, we care about helping you reach your unique career goals. Since 1959, we’ve changed the lives of thousands of people for the better - people just like you. It’s our purpose to help you find meaningful work by matching your character, competence, and culture with an organization that truly values what you have to offer.

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