[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Keysight Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Keysight Technologies # Machinist, Expert Rancho Santa Margarita, California $111,720.00 Year Manufacturing & Production Listed on Keysight Technologies’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Keysight Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers-keysight.icims.com/jobs/55024/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Keysight Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/) / Machinist, Expert ## Job description ### Overview Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. The Precision Meso-scale Technology Center (PMTC) in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA provides precision-machined components that power Keysight’s industry-leading electronic measurement equipment. In this full-time role, you will execute machining processes on day shift utilizing Swiss lathes, advanced metrology, and auxiliary equipment to guarantee components meet Keysight’s exacting standards. This position will require a knack for precision, detail, and handling of extremely small turned parts. Keysight seeks a self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and values teamwork. The start time for this position is between 5am and 8am. ### Responsibilities - Operate CNC machines CNC Swiss style lathe independently during day shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production - Perform complete machine setups, including tooling selection, offsets, program verification, and first‑article approval - Make in‑process adjustments to tooling, offsets, feeds, and speeds to maintain part quality and dimensional control - Take full ownership of product quality on night shift, including inspection, documentation, and adherence to specifications and control plans - Identify, troubleshoot, and correct machining issues such as tool wear, machine alarms, surface finish problems, and dimensional variation - Follow standard work, drawings, and setup sheets while applying expert judgment to optimize process stability and cycle time - Perform routine machine checks and preventive actions to minimize downtime and ensure equipment readiness - Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records per operational requirements Escalating quality, safety, or equipment concerns as needed to prevent defects from reaching the next operation - Support continuous improvement by proactively identifying process enhancements, tooling upgrades, and setup efficiencies - Maintain a cooperative and professional attitude to support a productive team environment - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tool machine shop area Grind, sharpen, and recondition carbide and HSS cutting tools per specification ### Qualifications Minimum - 5 years of experience with one or more of the following: CNC Swiss/Lathe/Mill - Strong working knowledge of FANUC CNC controls - Proven experience machining small, high-precision turned parts - Ability to independently troubleshoot machining and quality issues Carbide Tool Grinding and/or Resharpening Advanced Metrology CNC Programming Interpreting Specifications, Including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Education/Experience May require some specialized training/certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience. ### Pay Range USD $67,030.00 - USD $111,720.00 Year Careers Privacy Statement *Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, California - Pay: $111,720.00 Year[Apply on Keysight Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers-keysight.icims.com/jobs/55024/login) ## More jobs at Keysight Technologies ### [Assembler](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/jobs/67efb2ee9cbdcf0bf5dd/) Holmdel, New Jersey ### [Demand Planner](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/jobs/0bd7abf9a93ea9c18d43/) Penang, Malaysia ### [Director, Terrestrial Network Equipment Manufacturers Vertical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/jobs/4b0a1afd03e0e6e03410/) Linnanmaa District, Oulu, Finland +1 more ### [Feinmechaniker / Elektroniker Optoelektronik (m/w/d) – Testsysteme & Präzisionsfertigung](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/jobs/3700727cb5b413d4ff95/) Boeblingen, Germany ### [Feinmechaniker / Mikromonteur Optoelektronik (m/w/d) – Photonik & Präzisionsmontage](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/jobs/9961957607c18a6e9db4/) Boeblingen, Germany ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Machinist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/98078e08e4612292db5a/) Lockheed Martin · Liverpool, NY ### [Manufacturing Machinist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fastenal/jobs/130ddecff24882845dd2/) Fastenal · Wallingford, CT ### [Machinist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/c3c39ada66e395cdd712/) Genuine Parts · Birmingham, AL ### [General Machinist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/7988159d71aa57e18e6a/) Lockheed Martin · Johnstown, PA ### [Machinist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/9af648ca169415b6d9d0/) General Dynamics · Pawcatuck, CT, US [Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. Dates come from the employer where stated; “first seen” and “last checked” are our own observations. OpenNash Jobs · Official listings with dates and links to the employer. [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [Methodology](/methodology/)