Job Title: Machinist

Department: Facilities Reports To: Facilities Manager Job Type: Full-time Location: Concord, CA

At EMCORE LLC, we're committed to attracting and nurturing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about their work. Our employees share a common purpose-supporting our customers' missions while pursuing their own professional growth. We foster an inclusive and engaging workplace culture where innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance thrive. Core to our values is a steadfast commitment to excellence, community engagement, and integrity in everything we do.

About EMCORE

EMCORE LLC is a leading independent provider of advanced inertial navigation solutions for the aerospace, defense, commercial, and industrial sectors. As pioneers in fiber optic gyros, ring laser gyros, and MEMS technologies, we drive innovation across a wide range of navigation applications.

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for performing precision machining, supporting tooling development, and troubleshooting mechanical issues across manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong machining fundamentals, capable of working independently while supporting cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Machining & Fabrication

Set up and operate manual and CNC equipment, including lathes, mills, and drills

Perform precision machining on a variety of materials to tight tolerances

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications

Prepare layouts, tooling, jigs, and fixtures as needed

Load and run CNC programs

Engineering & Production Support

Support engineering and manufacturing teams in developing tooling, fixtures, and workstation improvements

Fabricate, modify, and repair production parts and tooling

Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams on fabrication solutions

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

Troubleshoot mechanical and production issues impacting throughput

Resolve out-of-spec conditions and workstation-related problems

Contribute to process improvements for productivity, safety, and efficiency

Assist in developing procedures where needed

Quality & Inspection

Use precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.)

Ensure all work meets required specifications and tolerances

Support AS9100 or similar quality system requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

Experience with manual machining and CNC equipment

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints

Proficiency with precision measuring tools

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

CNC programming experience

Experience with aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing

Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems

Traditional machining experience (manual machining depth)

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Key Attributes

Self-starter with high initiative

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Effective communicator across engineering, operations, and production teams

Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Compensation: The hourly range for this role is $42 - $50 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits:

EMCORE LLC offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k) company match, flexible spending account, Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time-off, and paid company holidays.

*As a federal contractor, we are required to have all candidates offered employment to pass a criminal background check prior to starting employment.

*ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

Separate from employment eligibility (Form I-9), U.S. export license requirements may apply before the Company can provide certain non- "U.S. persons" with access to specific technology, software and hardware that may be necessary for a position. As such, this position may require ITAR or EAR clearance.

EMCORE LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Emcore LLC is a Federal Contractor and requires any candidate offered employment to submit to a background check when a job offer is accepted.

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