Machinist Operator - 2nd Shift

About the role

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. The Sanmina Newark, California facility specializes in precision machining and metal fabrication for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology, and oil & gas markets. This role involves setting up, operating, and adjusting tools for manual and CNC machine shop equipment to produce precision metal components.

Responsibilities

• Transfer programs from server to CNC machines using DNC software.
• Set up and operate CNC machines to perform machining functions on metal or plastic work-pieces.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces using hand-tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform in-process inspection of parts to ensure compliance with provided drawings.
• Adjust tool and work offsets to maintain part specifications.
• Ensure work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
• Review program specifications or blueprints to determine machine operations, sequencing, and finished work piece dimensions.
• Monitor machines during operation to detect issues such as dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust as needed.
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
• Lift work pieces to the machine manually or with a hoist/crane.
• Monitor coolant levels.
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Set up future jobs while machines are running.
• Write simple programs for CNC control panels.
• Confer with supervisors to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors.
• Sort shop orders to maximize materials utilization and minimize machine setup time.
• Maintain a clean work area by sweeping and wiping down machines.
• Follow 5S procedures for the department.
• Identify and report machine problems to supervisors or maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a CNC machinist on mills or lathes.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good understanding of machining metals and plastics.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret training documents, safety rules, and procedural documents.
• Strong mathematical skills to choose correct methods or formulas for problem-solving.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and combine information to form conclusions.

Work Environment

• Climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to dust, oil, coolant, and noise.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Fast-paced environment with frequent changes to work processes.

Pay

Annual salary range: $55,000–$70,000. Actual base pay is determined by years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.
• Eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and discretionary bonus program (role-dependent).