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General Manual Machinist

Universal Punch Corp
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2025

Job description – General Machinist

The acceptable candidates shall be required to set up and operate lathes, mills, surface grinders, and hand equipment with minimal supervision. faces and diameters holding tolerances of between .005" and .0002." Ability to inspect internal and external dimensions using micrometers, gages, and amps. Maintain proper documentation of SPC data and collaborate with management staff and the supervisor. Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques is helpful. Overtime is generally required. 1st piece and in-process inspection of the necessary work.

Job Requirements:–

Set up and operate General Mills, Leaths, and Surface Grinders

Essential Job Functions:

  • Ability to operate machinery as required
  • Verify part quantity with the job traveler
  • Make machine adjustments as necessary to maintain print specifications
  • Load and unload machines as per the cycle time noted on the traveler
  • Set up machines
  • Determine when wheels need replacement
  • Assist in determining tool & fixturing needs
  • Use inspection methods to determine size changes
  • Understanding blueprints & travelers
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card Required

Shift/ Hours: 1st Shift (7am to 4pm)

Universal Punch Corp. is an ISO9001 facility that manufactures precision gages, medical driver instruments, splines, shafts, housings & other medical components and assemblies. Additionally, we offer contract gaging and CMM inspection services.

Universal Punch Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides Equal Employment opportunities within the workplace without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status.

Universal Punch Corp. of Companies offers competitive base pay, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, quarterly-paid bonuses, paid vacation, and more. We take pride in our company culture, which fosters innovation and collaboration.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Manual Milling and Turning: 4-5 years (Required). Will train on CNC milling and turning

Work authorization:

  • United States (Required)

Company Description

Universal Punch is a worldwide leader in the contract design and manufacture for Fastener industry, Medical Instruments orthopedic and dental markets. Working in partnership with various businesses including medical device manufacturers around the world, we provide innovative design & development, advanced machining technology, instrument and gage manufacturing.

Company Description

Universal Punch is a worldwide leader in the contract design and manufacture for Fastener industry, Medical Instruments orthopedic and dental markets. Working in partnership with various businesses including medical device manufacturers around the world, we provide innovative design & development, advanced machining technology, instrument and gage manufacturing.

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