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Swing Shift Machinist at ITT Cannon, LLC

ITT Cannon, LLC Santa Rosa, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION


Swing Shift Machinist

US-CA-Santa Rosa

Job ID: 5
Type: Employee
# of Openings: 1
Category: Operations
US-CA-Santa Rosa-1421

Overview

Operate an Okuma LB3000 CNC lathe Machine for the production of parts used in the manufacturing of electrical connectors. Level of Machinist depends on variety of skill level to set up and operate various machinery to include CNC machines, manual lathes, mills, drill presses, and saws.



Responsibilities

  • Okuma LB3000 CNC lathe with sub spindle experience desired.
  • Operates a variety of machine tools and equipment, such as manual lathes, mills, drill presses, cut off saws and CNC turning and milling equipment.
  • Performs setup to operation to produce a variety of production parts and tools from metal, plastics and other materials.
  • Inspects all work using precision measuring tools to ensure all parts meet drawing specifications.
  • Makes adjustments and offsets to machines to control speed, material feed, and path of cut.
  • Makes sure machines are setup properly, working well and producing quality product.
  • Performs work under general to minimal supervision depending on skill level/experience.
  • Enters accurate daily labor information into data collection system.
  • Quality conscientious and responsible for all aspects of quality related to work produced.
  • Knowledge and general understanding of ISO 9001 quality policies.
  • Adheres to all safety directives/requirements within the area and facility (i.e. Personal Protective Equipment) and fully participates in all 6S activities and daily clean-up.
  • Other duties as directed by Management.


Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of shop math
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics
  • Ability to solve complex problems
  • Strong attention to detail and quality
  • Makes own tools and fixtures
  • Performs general maintenance on machine tools
  • Strong mechanical aptitude to include understanding of CAD/CAM technology
  • Ability to multi-task and follow detailed instructions
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds throughout the day
  • Ability to perform repetitive movements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Associate's Degree or completion of a Machine Tool Technology Program,
  • Familiar with machining of various materials
  • Demonstrated teamwork to include knowledge of Self-Managed teams is a plus
  • Computer programming experience is a plus

NOTE: U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident) due to ITAR



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Typical mid-level pay: $61k for Maintenance Workers, Machinery nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$61k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$40k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $84k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
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Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

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Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-3%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024