How much does a Lathe Operator make in California? The average Lathe Operator salary in California is $70,296 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $61,856 and $79,084. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Lathe Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $54,173 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $61,856 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $70,296 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $79,084 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $87,086 CA March 26, 2024
25% $61,856 10% $54,173 90% $87,086 75% $79,084 $70,296 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Quality Tool - USA - Brookings, SD

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Path Engineering - Brookings, SD

Lathe Operator

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $67,173 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $68,129 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $70,551 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $67,045 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $65,325 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $69,531 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $67,364 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $63,476 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $77,752 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $77,561 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Lathe Operator in California
MiTek, Inc. - Houston , TX
Job Description MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation. Learn more at www.mii.com. Summary Sets up and operates conventional Engine Lathe machine using Lean and 5S m
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ACME GEAR - Clinton Township , MI
Acme Gear Company has almost 75 years of specialized experienced in proto-type and mass production of top quality precision ground or cut gears. Acme Gear Co. has an impeccable reputation in the Precision Gear Industry, making high speed, high precision commercial gears. We are seeking a CNC Lathe Operator With programming Experience In this position, your primary responsibility is to program the machine and produce quality parts. We expect you to have experience as a CNC lathe operator and be able to program CNC lathes. You must also be able to read blueprints and use calipers and micrometers to ensure all of your parts match the specifications. CNC Machine Operator Duties and Responsibilities: Read blueprints for the needed parts. Program a CNC Lathe Operate a CNC Lathe. Inspect turned parts for accuracy and uniformity. Perform preventative maintenance on your machines. CNC Machine Operator Requirements and Qualification: CNC lathe programming. Sharp eye for detail Attendance and Rel
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BWX Technologies - Barberton , OH
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 7,500 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com . We currently have an openi
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TALENIQUE INC - Amherst , NH
This Company is a manufacturer of custom thermoset resin castings utilizing epoxy, urethane and silicone materials designed for highly dependable performance in hundreds of demanding applications and environments. This Company creates components for a wide range of industries including Semiconductor, RF Microwave and Medical. The Company is looking to hire an experienced Lathe Operator. In this role, you will be responsible for operating 1 or more CNC Lathe centers machining liquid resin castings into finished product. CNC Lathe Operator Primary Responsibilities: Must understand and adhere to all relevant Quality Management System Processes. Train and learn to operate CNC Lathes to produce parts meeting specifications, performing such work as start and stop machines, load stock, install tools, etc. Learn to work from job travelers, manufacturing drawings, tool drawings and sketches. Check dimensions and quality of work using comparators, gages and other measuring devices. Maintain cond
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Nesco Resource - New Baltimore , MI
Nesco Resource is currently sourcing for a 1st shift CNC Lathe Operator/ Programmer. Min of 5 years' experience on Haas Equipment MUST be able to CREATE and maintain CNC programs vi Haas Controller Experience needs to be recent, as well as dedicated, meaning candidates main responsibility MUST be able to lift 30lbs without assistance MUST be comfortable working in a every changing environment MUST have ability to set-up as well as re-set up job MUST have ability to read blueprints MUST have ability to use and understand standard measurement equipment Shift Mon thru Fri: 6:00am to 4:30pm (10 hour shift) or 6:00am to 2:30pm (8 hour shift), Sat 6:00am to 12:00pm (when needed) Salary up to $30 per hour based upon experience MUST have excellent punctuality and attendance Nesco Resource and affiliates (Lehigh G.I.T Inc, and Callos Resource, LLC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identit
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Nesco Resource, LLC - New Baltimore , MI
Nesco Resource is currently sourcing for a 1st shift CNC Lathe Operator/ Programmer. Min of 5 years' experience on Haas Equipment MUST be able to CREATE and maintain CNC programs via a Haas Controller Experience needs to be recent, as well as dedicated, meaning candidates main responsibility MUST be able to lift 30lbs without assistance MUST be comfortable working in a every changing environment MUST have ability to set-up as well as re-set up job MUST have ability to read blueprints MUST have ability to use and understand standard measurement equipment Shift Mon thru Fri: 6:00am to 4:30pm (10 hour shift) or 6:00am to 2:30pm (8 hour shift), Sat 6:00am to 12:00pm (when needed) Salary up to $30 per hour based upon experience MUST have excellent punctuality and attendance Nesco Resource and affiliates (Lehigh G.I.T Inc, and Callos Resource, LLC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender iden
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  1. This Job:

    Lathe Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Tool and Die Maker II

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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