Machine Operator 828752
- Huntington Beach, CA
- $19.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
If you are more experienced, you are encouraged to apply.Location: Huntington Beach, CA (on-site)
Schedule: Full-time, 1st shift (day shift)
Pay: $19.00/hour starting; higher DOE (knowledge/experience)
Benefits: Medical & Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays; other standard company benefits.
This is an entry-level, hands-on role operating shop equipment and performing finishing work to meet spec. Perfect for someone with basic measurement skills whos eager to learn metal-shop processes and grow. Responsibilities:
- Safely operate production equipment (e.g., saws, grinders, including Blanchard/double-disc, deburr/polishing equipment; basic CNC/manual shop machines as trained).
- Perform part finishing: polishing and sanding to required surface finish.
- Use measurement tools, calipers and micrometers, to verify dimensions; interpret blueprints/prints, tolerances, and in-process checkpoints.
- Record measurements and inspection results; escalate out-of-tolerance conditions.
- Load/unload material, stage work, and keep work area clean; basic daily machine care.
- Follow standard work, safety procedures, and quality guidelines.
- Ability to read and use calipers (required) and willingness to learn micrometers and other gauges quickly.
- Comfort with polishing and sanding parts.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and reliability; able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Willingness to learn machine operation (company will train on specific equipment).
- Nice-to-have: experience in a metal shop, deburring/finishing, or operating grinders/saws; prior exposure to blueprint reading and GD&T basics.
- Training opportunities are available but must be willing to learn quickly and be serious about the machining industry. On-the-job training on processes and equipment (e.g., Blanchard/double-disc grinding, saws, machine-ready blanks flow).