CNC Lathe Machinist - PCC Garden Grove, CA

At a Glance

Company:

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 (2–4 years)
Work Authorization:

U.S. Person may be required (ITAR/EAR compliance)
Apply Link:

Apply through hireCNC

Why This Role Exists

This 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 Doing

In 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 runs

Load, run, and make basic edits to CNC programs at the machine

Run production and repeat jobs while maintaining quality standards

Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision tools

Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain tolerances and part quality

Read and interpret blueprints, shop travelers, and work instructions

Verify prior operations are complete before starting new processes

Troubleshoot basic machining or program issues as they arise

Collaborate with supervisors, leads, and quality teams to ensure production goals are met

Machines, Controls & Inspection Tools

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

2–3 Axis CNC Lathes - DMG Mori EcoTurn 450, DMG Mori NLX 2500/700, Hardinge, Takisawa

Automated Machine Cells

Drilling & Reaming Equipment

Controls:

Fanuc

Haas

Mazak

Inspection Tools:

Micrometers

Calipers

Height Gauges

Air Gauges

Bench Inspection Equipment

Materials You’ll Work With

Aluminum

Alloy Steel

Stainless Steel

Aerospace-grade alloys

What We’re Looking For

Required:

1+ years of CNC machining and setup experience

Experience with CNC Lathes

Ability to read blueprints and follow shop travelers

Basic understanding of G & M codes

Experience with setups, tooling, and offsets

Familiarity with inspection tools (calipers, mics, gauges)

Basic shop math (fractions, decimals, measurements)

Ability to read and write English

Safety-focused and reliable

Preferred (Not Required):

Experience with multi-axis (3+ axis) machining

Exposure to automated machine cells

Experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing

Strong troubleshooting and process improvement mindset

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Precision Castparts Corp. because:

Clean, organized, and safety-focused shop environment

Stable, long-term work supporting aerospace and energy industries

Access to advanced machining equipment and technology

Competitive pay and strong benefits package

Opportunities to grow into advanced setup, programming, or leadership roles

Backed by Berkshire Hathaway with strong long-term stability

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:

$26.00 – $39.25/hr (DOE)

Benefits:

Quarterly Bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

40 hours PTO annually

10 paid holidays

Life insurance

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | Days or Afternoons

Overtime:

As needed

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