CNC Lathe Machinist (Program Setup Operate)
Join Kempton Machine Works, Inc.
Kempton Machine Works, Inc. is a well-established custom machining and fabrication shop serving customers throughout the aerospace, medical, food & beverage, amusement, industrial, energy, and commercial industries. Located in Anaheim, California, we’ve built our reputation by delivering high-quality custom parts with fast turnaround times.
Unlike production shops, most of our work is low-volume, high-mix manufacturing. Every day brings new parts, new challenges, and opportunities to expand your machining skills. If you’re looking to get away from making the same part every day and want to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your knowledge and abilities matter, we’d love to meet you.
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Kempton Machine Works, Inc.
4070 E. Leaverton Court
Anaheim, CA 92807
Position
We are seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist who can independently program, set up, and operate Haas CNC lathes.
You will machine a wide variety of custom components from materials including:
- Aluminum
- Carbon Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Plastics
- Inconel
- Other specialty alloys
Responsibilities
- Program, set up, and operate Haas CNC lathes
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
- Create programs using CAM software or program directly at the machine
- Select tooling and determine machining processes
- Perform first-article and in-process inspections
- Maintain tight tolerances and produce quality parts
- Work efficiently while meeting customer deadlines
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience
- 2-5 years of CNC programming experience
- Strong blueprint reading skills
- Experience with Haas controls
- Knowledge of cutting tools, inserts, feeds, and speeds
- Experience with Haas probing systems (tool and work probing)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Personal laptop for programming
- Personal toolbox with setup and inspection tools
Preferred Skills (Bonus)
- CAD drafting and print creation
- 4th-axis programming
- Manual machining experience
- CNC milling programming
- Multi-machine setup experience
If you’re an experienced machinist who enjoys solving problems, machining a wide variety of custom parts, and taking pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you.
Join a shop where every day is different and your skills continue to grow.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Machining: 5 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
