Job Title: Machinist-Career (Swing Shift)

Position Details:

• Work Schedule: SWING SHIFT: Monday thru Friday, 2 pm - 10:30 pm (PST).
• This position is 100% onsite. Keysight Location: 1400 Fountaingrove Pkwy; Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
• Interview process: 1st round: Phone screen & 2nd round: In-person.
• Contract Duration: 12 months.

We are seeking a highly skilled Career Machinist to join a precision manufacturing team supporting advanced mechanical components and assemblies used in cutting-edge electronic and microwave applications.

This role operates at the intersection of machining excellence and engineering collaboration. You will develop, optimize, and sustain machining processes using advanced equipment including Swiss-style lathes, single and multi-turret lathes, and 3- to 5-axis CNC milling centers. Working closely with engineering teams, you will influence component design for manufacturability, support new product introduction (NPI), and ensure stable, repeatable production processes.

***This is not a production-only operator role. We are looking for a machinist who takes ownership of process performance, quality, and continuous improvement***

If you are passionate about precision machining and want to contribute to high-performance mechanical solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, refine, and sustain precision machining processes for complex components
• Operate and set up Swiss-style lathes, mill/turn centers, and 3- to 5-axis milling machines
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production transition
• Ensure process stability, repeatability, and yield performance
• Utilize advanced metrology tools to verify conformance to tight tolerances
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings including GD&T
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in tooling, fixturing, and cycle time optimization
• Maintain thorough documentation of setups, tooling strategies, and process changes

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma is required.
• Career-level CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and ability to interpret GD&T.
• Independent machine setup and operation capability.
• Experience holding tight tolerances in complex components.
• Solid understanding of tooling selection and cutting parameters.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues (surface finish, chatter, dimensional variation, tool wear)
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, height gauges).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn.
• Career-level machining experience in high-precision environments.
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals and tight tolerance work.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• 3–5 axis CNC milling experience.
• Swiss-style lathe experience.
• Mill/Turn machine center experience.
• CNC/CAM programming experience.
• Familiarity with CAD or solid modeling software.
• Advanced metrology experience (CMM, optical inspection systems).
• Tool grinding or custom tool development experience.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI).
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Technical certification or formal training in Machining, Manufacturing Technology, or Machine Tool Technology.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program in CNC Machining.

Highly Desired Experience:

• 3- to 5-axis CNC milling.
• Swiss-style lathes.
• Mill/Turn machine centers.
• Advanced metrology (CMM, optical systems, precision inspection tools).
• CNC/CAM programming.
• CAD/Solid Modeling software.
• Tool grinding and custom tool development.

What We Value:

• Ownership mindset and accountability
• Detail orientation and process discipline
• Collaboration across engineering, maintenance, and production teams
• Continuous improvement thinking
• Adaptability in a dynamic NPI and production environment

Pay Transparency:

• This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is $24.46/hour - $32.61/hour W-2.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).