Machinist

Overview

Machinist — Santa Barbara, CA, US

Location:

Santa Barbara, CA, US
Job Function:
Operations
Business Unit:
Asylum Research

Date:
Jan 6, 2026
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Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Our technology and scientific expertise enable our customers to discover and bring to market exciting new advances that drive human progress. We aim to be the scientific instrumentation partner in every significant lab and production facility across the world.

Oxford Instruments Asylum Research designs, builds and sells Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM) used to analyze material topography, elasticity, conductivity and other properties. We are part of the Oxford Instruments Group, with a sixty-year history and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. Our products and technologies help customers address the challenges of the 21st century.

We Want To Empower Our Employees So That They Innovate, Support Our Growth And Improve Our Productivity. We Support Them To Make The Right Decisions And Reach Their Full Potential As They Develop Their Careers At Oxford Instruments. Our Ways Of Working Are Lived Every Day And Include:

• We start with the customer
• We succeed by being focused
• We make and keep our promises
• We work together as one team

The Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining manual machine tools to produce precision parts to specification. The role requires reading blueprints, accurate measurement, and working with various materials. The Machinist will ensure all work meets exact tolerances and quality standards. Other duties include basic machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineers or other staff to improve processes.

• Set up, operate and maintain manual machine tools
• Produce precision parts and/or prototypes to specification
• Modify R&D parts as needed or when drawings are revised
• Suggest design improvements to reduce cost, and upgrade parts for higher quality assemblies
• Repair parts that have been damaged in-house
• Build custom tools when needed
• Clean up parts from outside suppliers that are not up to spec
• Maintain machine shop, compressed air system, and help with other special projects
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 5 years of machining experience on CNC, mill, lathe
• Ability to read blueprints/design drawings
• Make recommendations on material sourcing
• Expertise on design and revision recommendations
• Ability to give time and cost estimates based on drawings
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Flexibility and desire to take input from different departments on projects and transform into a finished product
• Ability to work independently and build relationships cross functionally

In accordance with California law, the expected salary for this part-time, non-benefited position is between $40 - $55 per hour, working 10 – 20 hours per week. The actual compensation will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience and other factors permitted by law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time for this position.

Oxford Instruments is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

E-Verify:
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, you will be given instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or SSA to resolve the issue before any action is taken. E-Verify acceptance occurs after a job offer has been made and the I-9 Form is completed.

Oxford Instruments does not accept agency CVs. Please do not forward details to our jobs alias, Oxford Instruments employees or any other company location. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

Nearest Major Market:
Santa Barbara
Nearest Secondary Market:
Santa Maria

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