Manual Machinist at Volt in Santee, California

Job Description:

Volt is immediately hiring a Manuel Machinist for a manufacturing company in Santee Ca.


As a Manuel Machinist you will:

• Responsible for producing high quality parts under minimal supervision from start to finish for marine, industrial and military clients
• Set up and operate manual knee mill such as a Bridgeport or equivalent for milling, drilling, and boring operations.
• Adjust vertical adjustable knee to support worktable and allow precise control over cutting depth
• Read the real-time Digital Readout (DRO) to ensure accurate X,Y,Z axes are positioned for cutting
• Set up and operate Manuel Lathe for turning operations and shaping materials
• Be able to operate Manuel Lathe with or without DRO
• Responsible for creating custom custom tooling, soft jaws etc.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings to determine the raw materials needed and machine processes that will be followed
• Use various materials such as steel, stainless, aluminum, titanium and plastics
• Inspect finished product to ensure customer specifications are met
• Occasionally operate forklift to move product

This is a full-time opportunity


The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of experience with manual lathes and mills.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings (GDT&T).
• Skilled in using manual knee mills, lathes, horizontal/vertical bandsaws.
• Knowledge of hand tools like taps and dies.
• Familiarity with inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
• Strong communication and basic math skills (e.g., bolt patterns, angles).
• Experience with tool sharpening and grinding.
• Experience operating forklift
• Adherence to shop safety practices and common sense.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 1st shift (Flexible)


Days Off: Saturday/Sunday


Pay: $25-29 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.


Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr_dept@volt.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.


Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Apply Now