Machinist

22 Nov 2025
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The Machinist will set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, lay out and machining procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Understanding of blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Use precision measuring devices such as caliper, height gauges, gauge pins, micrometer and thread gauges etc. Optical comparator CMM

Machine maintenance oil/coolant/ grease/hydraulic level

Saw raw materials Horizontal/Vertical automatic saw

Identifying different type of cutting tools such as Endmills, drills, Taps, Countersink, slitting saw and tool holders

Align and secure work holding device such as vise, fixture, material, and soft jaws

Operate and Set-up 3, 4, and 5 Axis Vertical/Horizontal machine center, picking up work offset G54, G55,56, etc. set tools offset and make adjustment accordingly

Write Programs manually at the controller editing feed, speed for different types of materials

Complete understanding and functionality of G and M Codes

Good Mathematics skills to solve problems

Mentor junior Machinist in developing skills

Trouble shooting and making decision, problem solving as they occur

Programming using Master Cam software or equivalent

Basic 2D, 3D, and 5th axis programming

Design fixture or work holding devices

Develop set up sheets with steps and sequences to ensure completion of part

Complete First Article Inspection Report

Requirements

7 to 10+ years of experience as a Machinist in a job shop environment·

Education Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certificate in Cad Cam

Associate degree or Certificate in Machine Technology, preferred

About Core Systems

Core Systems is a global leader in rugged embedded systems for military and industrial needs based out of California. We design and manufacture each product at our facility, in Poway, CA. Our 85,000+ square foot facility features on-site engineering, metal fabrication, and system assembly, along with a complete MIL-SPEC Testing Lab. Our goal is to build and distribute the most cost-effective, high-performance rugged products in the industry. Core Systems is one of the only vertically integrated rugged computer manufacturers in the nation. Our wide range of rugged products has been deployed in ground vehicles, aircraft, and maritime installations worldwide.

The U.S. base pay rate reasonably expected to be paid for this role is $28 to $35 per hour. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. Actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate including, but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, education, certifications, and specific work location.

Please apply directly on our career page: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3675366/Core-Systems/Machinist

Core offers a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, on-site fitness center, and a casual work environment.

Full-time
  • ID: #54863058
  • State: California San diego 92101 San diego USA
  • City: San diego
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2025-11-22
  • Deadline: 2026-01-21
  • Category: Manufacturing
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