Solarturbines · Gardena, CA
CNC Machinist at Solarturbines — Gardena, CA
Full-timeGardena, CA$30.15–$45.23/hourPosted 2026-06-24Apply on Workday
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About the Role
The Machinist will set up and operate OD/ID gear grinding machines to correct R/O, perpendicularity, parallelism, concentricity on shafts, splines, and gears (spur, helical, and double helical).
What You Will Do:
- Follow specific instructions to set up and operate OD/ID grinding machines and to operate associated wheel dress and balancing equipment (60% of job)
- Use a variety of hand tools, gauges and dial indicators to install involute cams, yokes, arbors, work piece, etc.
- Use optical equipment to present wheel dresser tools; balance and dress wheels as required, indicate work piece between bench centers prior to loading grinder and make any other adjustments and/or calculations necessary to meet quality standards (20% of job)
- Check and monitor machine operations, check finished part prior to unloading and obtain any required dimensional verification.
- Visually check parts for finish, and for indications of surface burn or tempering (10-15% of job)
- Maintain records of all finish dimensions and obtain inspection acceptance of finished part
- Perform other related work of a comparable or lower skill level as related to gear machining and check work of other operators as required
- Perform operator checklist as required and comply with all EH&S procedures
- As required segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices
- May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individuals' skills
What You Have:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Make calculations involving shop mathematics and handbook formulas including algebra and trigonometry
- Use precision instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, height gages, snap gages, ring gages and gear measuring wires
- Equivalent to 2 years high school plus 2 to 3 years trades training
- Experience 1 to 2 years
- Must be willing to work any shift
Preferred Candidates will have the following:
- CNC Experience with ability to program
- Have working knowledge of GD&T
Summary Pay Range:
$30.15 – $45.23
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Sign on bonus
- These benefits also apply to part-time employees
For any position that will require you to work two or more hours per week on average within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, please note that the Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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