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216439 - Lathe Machinist

Industry
MAN
Region
CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties
City
Hawthorne
State
CA
Rate
Up to $40.00 DOE
Duration
12 months
Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Lathe Machinist for a contract opportunity in Hawthorne, CA.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

  • 2–5+ years of CNC or manual lathe experience.
  • Strong understanding of turning operations and precision measurement.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Experience with G-code programming or editing (FANUC control preferred).
  • Solid mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.

    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set up and operate CNC or manual turning centers. Interpret blueprints, route sheets, and technical drawings. Install and adjust turning tools, boring bars, groovers, drills, and workholding. Perform program edits and adjust offsets (FANUC experience preferred).
  • Machine parts to precise tolerances and verify using micrometers, bore gages, indicators, thread wires, etc.
  • Conduct operations such as OD/ID turning, facing, threading, grooving, knurling, and boring.
  • Troubleshoot issues with tooling, finish, taper, or dimensional accuracy.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation. Record quality and production data.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Live tooling or Y-axis lathe experience. Swiss machining experience. Aerospace, defense, or high-precision machining background.

    REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Accredited HSD/GED

    WORK HOURS:

  • Full-Time


    Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

    Contact
    Johnnie Barrientos
    jbarrientos@chiptonross.com
    CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
    420 Culver Boulevard
    Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

    Phone: (310) 414-7800 x290 or (800) 927-9318 x290

    Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

    Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.