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Experienced Set Up Machinist

Job in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, 92702, USA
Listing for: Ricaurte Precision, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 27 - 35 USD Hourly USD 27.00 35.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Set Up Machinist must set up and run various multi-axis CNC machines by following company Work Order instructions and company processes and procedures to include detailed data entry into the company’s ERP system (Pro Shop). The Set Up Machinist must be adept at various CNC machine controls and able to set up tools, edit programs and check parts using standard hand tools.

The Set Up Machinist is evaluated on their work results (quality & output) based on Ricaurte Precision Inc’s Values:

Excellence in Communication with honesty and transparency

Attention to detail and Quality in everything we do

Flexibility and Resourcefulness to achieve and succeed as a team

Eagerness to grow and to help each other grow

Gratitude for what we have, for each other and for our clients

Job Specifics

Read and interpret drawings, digital setup sheets, work instructions and tool lists to determine required machining processes, dimensional specifications, setups and operating requirements.

Sets up CNC machines by installing and aligning fixtures, tooling, and attachments according to job requirements.

Must become proficient in all applicable manufacturing technologies to include company’s digital ERP system (Fulcrum), Quality Management System (HighQA), machine monitoring system (Datanomix) and other technologies.

Performs first article inspections according to specifications and makes offset changes as needed.

Loads parts and runs production cycles according to manufacturing priorities, as specified by work orders, department lead and management.

Inspects parts to print throughout production in order to hold

tight tolerances and ensure quality products at all times.

Completes required documentation for non-conformance parts and performs root cause analysis to determine corrective or preventive actions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Communication to ensure improved workflow – No Idle Machines Work with Programmers and Production Manager to move jobs and to move to newly assigned machines when necessary.

Continuous Improvement – Practical & Efficient Tooling Work with Programmers, Tool Crib and Leads to ensure continuous education on tool use

Fixtures –appropriately storing and labeling fixtures for future use.

Measuring with ERP system – Appropriately input data into company’s ERP system.

Qualifications

5 years of CNC Machining experience in tight tolerance precision machining environment.

Must be technically experienced and capable to lead by example as a Set Up Machinist.

Must have excellent communication skills to guide and motivate team members, and to demonstrate excellence in communication with other departments.

Must be a flexible team player, willing and able to assist in areas outside of your department to ensure a clean and productive working environment.

Must lead by example and demonstrate Ricaurte Precision Inc’s Values (above) on a daily basis.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule

8 hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Monday to Friday

Morning shift

Night shift

Overtime

PAy Range

$27.00 – $35.00 per hour
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