Machine Set-Up Operator

Between $37k and $50k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Machine Set-Up Operator InSight Manufacturing Services

Occupation:

Machinists

Location:

Murphys, CA - 95247 Positions available: 1 Job #: 19843634

Source:

CalJOBS

Posted:

03/12/2026

Updated:

03/13/2026

Expires:

05/11/2026

Web Site:

CalJOBS Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Experience 6 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Shift Flexible Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Job Summary:

Operate mechanical equipment and machine tools to product precision metal parts. Set up and operate a variety of machine tools, lathes, milling machines, boring machines, saws, grinders, manual machines and computer numerical controlled machines, to product precision parts and instruments. Uses blueprints, design sketches or other documents to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels of finished product. Performs a wide variety of tasks to ensure inventory accuracy as well as a high quality standard.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performs duties with minimal supervision. All essential duties of Machine Operator. Determine how much material to remove per SOE instructions. Select tools and materials for the job per SOE instructions. Detect problems by listening for specific sounds. Replace dull cutting tools. Modify programs in response to problems, with Supervisor's approval. Set up and operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, and cutting equipment. Position and fasten work pieces. Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.