Cutter

$19.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Cutter MK Magnetics

Occupation:

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Location:

Adelanto, CA - 92301 Positions available: 1 Job #: 19844742

Source:

CalJOBS

Posted:

03/19/2026

Updated:

03/20/2026

Expires:

05/18/2026

Web Site:

CalJOBS Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. MK Magnetics (www.mkmagnetics.com) specializes in the production of custom and standard tape wound soft magnetic cores for transformers and inductors. All the cores we sell are manufactured on site in Adelanto, California in a modern 75,000 sqft facility specially designed and built for manufacturing tape wound magnetic cores. We recognize and appreciate the value and contribution of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. This entry to intermediate level position is responsible for learning the procedures and techniques involved in the cutting of tape wound magnetic cores.

Responsibilities:

• Observes senior Cutting Operator conducting various tasks to learn procedures and techniques.
• Operates machines to cut cores
• Determines saw blade type and cutting procedures, according to process sheet or senior Cutting Operator's instructions.
• Installs and replaces cutting blades using hand tools.
• Checks level of cutting fluid in machine; adds coolant as needed.
• Removes excess resin from core to ensure core sits level on plate or fixture.
• Moves cores or stock to and from machine transporting either manually or using cart, manual lift, or forklift.
• Positions core on plate or fixture and uses handle to lower cutting blade.
• Positions flow of coolant against blade and core.
• Observes cutting machine in operation to ensure blade remains straight and cut on core is straight.
• Checks first cut dimensions to verify that they are correct; make any adjustments (or request assistance from senior Cutting Operator) needed to comply with dimensions on process sheet and periodically checks subsequent cores to confirm that blade and fixture are still in alignment.
• Uses caliper or other precision tools to check dimensions of core after cut, when needed.
• Places cut cores in bake out oven.
• Inspects work in progress to confirm parts are being built to specifications; returning part to previous department to re-work, if needed or verifying parts are in compliance before passing on to next department.
• Cleans and removes used coolant and metal sludge from machines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), preferred Minimum one year experience in a manufacturing environment Experience as a Machine Operator and/or Sheet Metal Fabricator Hand and power tools used in manufacturing work; especially tools used for precision measurement. Forklifts and other material handling equipment, preferred. Hazards and safety precautions used in the manufacturing industry, preferred Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to calculate quantities, measurements, weights, etc. MK Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.