Lathe Machinist

Build What Matters in Cerritos

At our advanced manufacturing site in Cerritos, CA
, an elite team of about 100 professionals has spent nearly 30 years pushing the boundaries of precision manufacturing. With brand-new, state-of-the‑art machines joining a fleet that includes mills, lathes, mill‑turns, and grinders, we power some of the world’s premier technology companies.

6:00 AM:
You’re at the control of a Mori Seiki or DMG turning center, dialing in tooling and offsets for a critical first article. You review blueprints and 3D models, translate GD&T into action, then program directly at the machine or in Esprit
. A few smart G-code/M-code edits later, chips are flying.

Mid‑morning:
You check dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, validate in‑process quality, and partner with teammates across the shop to keep workflow smooth and on‑time. By 2:30 PM, your work is complete—leaving your evenings open thanks to our consistent 1st shift schedule (Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM).

• Set up and run CNC lathes and/or grinders for tight‑tolerance components
• Program turning operations at the control and within Esprit as needed
• Edit and optimize programs at the machine (G-code/M-code)
• Perform first article and in‑process inspections to spec

• Hands‑on experience setting up and operating CNC lathes
• CNC lathe programming expertise (Esprit preferred)
• Familiarity with Mori Seiki and/or DMG lathes is a strong plus
• Ability to edit programs confidently at the machine
• Fluency reading blueprints/drawings/models; applying GD&T
• Proficiency with inspection tools: calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• G-Code and M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover

• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)

• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Company events and a collaborative shop culture

matters here—and we designed this role to give you room to excel at work and off the clock. You’ll influence how parts are made and help shape best practices on the floor.

Please note:

This position is within an ITAR‑regulated facility. In California, the expected pay range for this role is $30–$45 per hour. Actual compensation depends on experience and other factors permitted by law.

AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.