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Emcore Corporation Machinist in Concord, California

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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