Job Description
Job DescriptionStep Into Precision in Walnut, CA
Picture the start of your day: you arrive at our Walnut, CA facility, review the job travelers, load up the correct program, verify tooling, and run your first part to spec. As a Precision CNC Production Operator, you’ll be the steady hand guiding high‑quality components from blueprint to finished piece, keeping quality, safety, and efficiency front and center.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
- Prepare, set up, and operate CNC equipment in line with production priorities and documented specifications.
- Translate technical drawings and blueprints into clear machining steps; verify dimensions on first‑article and in‑process parts.
- Watch machine performance closely, making offsets or parameter tweaks to keep parts within tolerance and maintain quality standards.
- Handle routine upkeep—cleaning, lubrication, simple adjustments—and troubleshoot common equipment issues.
- Keep your cell orderly and safe, following all plant safety rules and 5S practices.
- Partner with teammates and your supervisor to remove bottlenecks, refine setups, and improve cycle times.
- Record production counts, measurements, and any nonconformances; escalate concerns promptly.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; a machining/CNC certificate is preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of CNC machining principles and workflows.
- Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings and follow them precisely.
- Sharp attention to detail and pride in doing it right the first time.
- Resourceful problem-solver who stays focused in a fast-paced production setting.
- Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required—we’ll train motivated learners.
- Curiosity and adaptability as new tools, technologies, and processes roll out.
Why This Role
It’s an opportunity to grow practical CNC skills in a supportive environment, contribute to real products, and build a career in advanced manufacturing—starting in a role where your precision matters every day.