Machinist

Functional area:  Manufacturing
Location:  United States
City:  SantaMaria
Company name:  Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC
Date of posting:  Nov 18, 2025

Your future job

 

Machinist

As a Machinist at Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench, you are part of a team creating high precision parts for cutting edge technology in the turbo-machinery industry.   A Machinist will use mills and lathes in both CNC and manual modes along with various other machines. Finished parts must achieve high quality standards while meeting productivity objectives.

 

Compensation Statement:

The compensation range for this position is $26.10- $45.46 hourly depending on experience. Atlas Copco provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, tuition assistance, referral bonus and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

What you will own/improve:

    • Reading blueprints to machine material to print
    • Review machining operation and select appropriate tooling
    • Plan sequence of machining steps
    • Review material alloy certifications and the size/condition of material that will be machined
    • Check and maintain the accuracy of measuring instruments before use
    • Fill out required paperwork supporting the machining operation
    • Deliver custom machined parts
    • Maintain a clean, neat and safe work area
    • Ensure basic machine maintenance issues such as clean filters, appropriate oil and coolant

What you already know:

  • You are knowledgeable in the operation of at least one type of Manually Operated Mill or Lathe.
  • You have a good understanding of how to read blueprints and can use measurement instruments.    
  • Must be able to communicate effectively (speak, write and read) in English.
  • You have Experience and/or college courses in the Machinist Field.
  • You have demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, are a self-starter with a positive make-happen attitude.
  • Must pass pre-employment background, drug, and alcohol screening, and participate in Company’s Random-Drug Screening program.

Physical Requirements/Essential Functions:

 You will be required to wear steel-toe type boots or shoes and safety glasses.  You must be able to work in a noisy, oily/dusty machine shop environment. No wearing of any necklaces, rings or watches for safety reasons.

You will use a variety of tools and machining equipment (lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, hand grinds/drill motors, etc.), forklifts, cranes, and measuring devices.  

Must pass pre-employment background, drug, and alcohol screening, and participate in Company’s Random-Drug Screening program.

Essential Functions/Physical Tasks include; Able to push, pull and lift up to 30lbs, unassisted.  Able to walk & move about effectively in a Machine Shop Facility. Able to communicate effectively in English (including the ability to read Safety Signage in English).

In return, we offer

  • Culture of trust and accountability
  • Lifelong learning and career growth
  • Innovation powered by people
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits
  • Health and well-being

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California. We manufacture a wide range of Turbo Expanders and equipment that support sustainable resources. Locally our facility is a California Certified Green Business. Our Think GREEN Initiative has reduced our landfill impact significantly by implementing ambitious recycling programs and reduced our carbon footprint.

What you will learn:

  • Learn how to read advanced blueprints
  • Machining high tolerance parts on a variety of machines
  • How to preserve basic maintenance levels and a safe work environment

Job location

On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Santa Maria, CA. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.


 

Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at acmtc.recruiter@us.atlascopco.com

 

Unsolicited resumes

ACMTC does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.