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Machine Shop Operator

MNP
Burbank, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Job Location: Saturn Fasteners, An Acument Global Technologies Company, Burbank, California

Job Description

Position Title

Machine Shop Operator

Classification

Non-Exempt

Function/Department

Burbank MNF-Machine Shop

Location

Burbank-Saturn Fasteners

Reports to Title:

Machine Shop Lead

Original Issue Date

4/17/24

Revision Date/Rev #

 

 

Position Summary

Responsible for setting up and operating a variety of machines within the machine shop to support production requirements while maintaining quality and safety standards.

 

Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

 

Set up and operate manual and automated equipment including:

  • Lathes and milling machines
  • Economy pointer machines
  • Slotting machines
  • Air chamber equipment
  • Fillet rolling machines
  • Traub machines
  • Thread rolling (die) machines
  • Drill press
  • Automatic pin machines
  • Button die and countersink (C-sink) equipment
  • Cut-off saws
  • Chop-off presses

Perform machine adjustments and basic troubleshooting to ensure efficient operation

Maintain quality standards by following established procedures and specifications

 

Utilize precision measuring tools including:

  • Dial calipers
  • Micrometers
  • SPC (Statistical Process Control) systems

Inspect parts to ensure compliance with specifications and tolerances

Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work area

 

 

Qualifications-Education/Experience

 

Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; or a minimum of five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and effectively communicate with customers and employees.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.

 

 

 

 

Working Environment

Work Environment work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

 

 

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions: (Amount of time is indicated in the boxes below).

Exposure to Environmental Conditions

 

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

x

 

 

 

Work near moving mechanical parts.

 

 

 

x

Work in high precarious places.

x

 

 

 

Fumes or airborne particles

 

 

 

x

Toxic or caustic chemicals

 

 

x

 

Outdoor weather conditions

x

 

 

 

Extreme cold (non-weather)

x

 

 

 

Extreme heat (non-weather)

x

 

 

 

Risk of electrical shock

 

x

 

 

Work with explosives.

x

 

 

 

Risk of radiation.

x

 

 

 

Vibration

 

 

 

x

Exposure to Noise

 

Very quiet (examples: forest trail isolation booth for hearing test)

 

Quiet (examples: library private office)

 

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers light traffic)

x

Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department large earth-moving equipment)

 

Very loud (examples: jack hammer work front row at rock concert)

Environmental Conditions

 

           

 

 

Physical Demands

  • Physical Demands-The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

 

 

How much time is spent performing the following physical activities: (Amount of time is indicated in the boxes below).

Physical Activities - Amount of Time

 

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Standing

 

 

 

x

Walking

 

x

 

 

Sitting

 

x

 

 

Using Hands to finger, handle, or feel

 

 

 

x

Reach with hands and arms

 

 

 

x

Climb or balance

x

 

 

 

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

 

x

 

 

Talk or Hear

 

 

x

 

Taste or smell

x

 

 

 

Lifting Ability - Amount of Time

 

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds.

 

 

x

 

Up to 25 pounds

 

 

x

 

Up to 40 pounds

 

x

 

 

Up to 100 pounds (with assistance)

 

x

 

 

More than 100 pounds with Assistance

 

x

 

 

Vision Requirements

x

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

 

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

 

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

x

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

x

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

x

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

 

No special vision requirements.

Additional Physical Demands

 

           

 

 

Salary : $16 - $26

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