CNC Lathe Machinist - PCC Garden Grove, CA

At a GlanceCompany:Precision Castparts Corp. Location:Garden Grove, CA (On-site) Job Type:Full-Time Pay Range:$26.00 – $39.25 per hour (based on experience) Shift:Days or Afternoons | Monday–Friday Overtime:Optional 6 hours Saturday Experience Level:Mid-Level (2+ years) Work Authorization:U.S. Person may be required (ITAR/EAR compliance) Apply Link:Apply through hireCNC---Why This Role ExistsThis role exists to support continued production demand and operational growth across aerospace and industrial manufacturing programs.At Precision Castparts Corp., this position plays a key role in producing highly engineered, tight-tolerance components used in aerospace, power generation, and energy applications — with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and on-time delivery.---The Work You’ll Be DoingIn this role, you will:Set up and operate CNC Lathes and automated machining cells (DMG Mori EcoTurn 450, DMG Mori NLX 2500/700, Hardinge, Takisawa)Prepare fixtures, load tooling, and set offsets for production runsLoad, run, and make basic edits to CNC programs at the machineRun production and repeat jobs while maintaining quality standardsPerform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision toolsAdjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain tolerances and part qualityRead and interpret blueprints, shop travelers, and work instructionsVerify prior operations are complete before starting new processesTroubleshoot basic machining or program issues as they ariseCollaborate with supervisors, leads, and quality teams to ensure production goals are met---Machines, Controls & Inspection ToolsYou’ll work with equipment such as:Machines:2–3 Axis CNC Lathes - DMG Mori EcoTurn 450, DMG Mori NLX 2500/700, Hardinge, TakisawaAutomated Machine CellsDrilling & Reaming EquipmentControls:FanucHaasMazakInspection Tools:MicrometersCalipersHeight GaugesAir GaugesBench Inspection Equipment---Materials You’ll Work WithAluminumAlloy SteelStainless SteelAerospace-grade alloys---What We’re Looking ForRequired:1+ years of CNC machining and setup experienceExperience with CNC LathesAbility to read blueprints and follow shop travelersBasic understanding of G & M codesExperience with setups, tooling, and offsetsFamiliarity with inspection tools (calipers, mics, gauges)Basic shop math (fractions, decimals, measurements)Ability to read and write EnglishSafety-focused and reliablePreferred (Not Required):Experience with multi-axis (3+ axis) machiningExposure to automated machine cellsExperience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturingStrong troubleshooting and process improvement mindset---Why Machinists Like Working HereMachinists choose Precision Castparts Corp. because:Clean, organized, and safety-focused shop environmentStable, long-term work supporting aerospace and energy industriesAccess to advanced machining equipment and technologyCompetitive pay and strong benefits packageOpportunities to grow into advanced setup, programming, or leadership rolesBacked by Berkshire Hathaway with strong long-term stability---Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay Range:$26.00 – $39.25/hr (DOE)Benefits:Quarterly BonusMedical, dental, vision insurance401(k) with company match40 hours PTO annually10 paid holidaysLife insuranceSchedule:Monday–Friday | Days or AfternoonsOvertime:As needed---ApplyInterested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply Now or Save This Job to come back later

Created: 2026-04-10