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Machinist Senior

NextDeavor
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Become a Key Player as a Machinist Senior

You will operate production machining equipment to produce precision parts that support mission-critical components for the organization. You’ll work onsite on the first shift (5:00 AM–1:30 PM), collaborating with machinists, engineers, and production leads to meet quality and productivity goals. Your contributions will support lean initiatives and process improvements across the shop.


Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact on the Team

  • Set up and run multiple production machines, performing cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming operations.
  • Install and adjust cutting tools and make machine adjustments to achieve required part specifications.
  • Align and fasten work using standard fixtures and established methods.
  • Operate hand and power tools to deburr precision parts and finish to close tolerances.
  • Inspect parts using gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and magnification equipment to ensure conformance.
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability.
  • Accurately perform statistical process control (SPC) and follow established manufacturing methods.
  • Identify opportunities and actively implement lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs.
  • Observe safety rules and maintain a clean, orderly work area.


Here’s What You’ll Need to Be Successful in This Role

  • Minimum of three years of related machining experience.
  • Ability to perform machine setups and run production machinery with limited guidance.
  • Proficiency reading and following blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
  • Working knowledge of machine shop mathematics (may include trigonometry).
  • Experience adjusting feeds, speeds, and depths of cut to produce quality parts.
  • Skill using precision measuring instruments (gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators) and magnification tools.
  • Ability to apply lean concepts and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Experience with SPC and basic job-specific software or systems.


Pay Range

$22.54 - $28.17/hour

Ready to Make Your Mark?

This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.

Salary : $23 - $28

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