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JOURNEY MACHINIST

SPECTRA-MAT INC
Watsonville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

                        PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

PURPOSE under general supervision the Journey Machinist performs essential duties to ensure that parts are machined to the specifications detailed the engineering prints and other related documents, mainly making use of Vertical Milling Machines. Candidate may also work closely with the Engineering and Assembly to provide in-process troubleshooting and evaluate the quality of the machined components or finished product.

Qualifications:

                         RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review specifications to determine setup procedure, machining sequence and dimensions. Reads complex blueprints, bill of materials, and other specifications to determine product requirements.
  • Selects fixtures, part holding, and tooling to machine parts as necessary
  • Confirms conformance of finished work to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary
  • Identifies workmanship and material defects and deficiencies and initiates program changes when required.
  • Provides estimates of programming time required for job quoting process.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Position will require overtime, weekend and holidays, as needed.

 

 

 

                         EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE / special SAFETY required by the position:

Looking for: High School Diploma/GED and 5-10 years of CNC and hand machining knowledge plus manufacturing experience.

Training/Experience:

  • Must have CNC controller control experience, vertical mill operations preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to setup a machine and run the job with minimal supervision.
  • Basic geometric tolerance and dimensioning skills, ability to read engineering drawings.
  • Basic math and computing knowledge, to include word processing, and email.
  • Knowledge of general safety procedures.
  • Knowledge of G,D&T ability to meet production requirements as specified.

 

On-site position with No outside travel.

 

 

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

 

SMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time for this position.

 

SMI participates in E-Verify.

 

 

                             WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Salary : $20 - $25

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