Machinist

Pay Rate: $34.51 per hour
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:45PM-11:45PM

Responsibilities:

• Setup complex parts and operate machines without supervision.
• Interpret plans, work orders, blueprints, or drawings; full understanding of GD&T.
• Inspect parts for quality and appropriate tolerance using tools such as micrometers, calipers, air gauges, and comparators.
• Finish parts with different materials to close tolerance without supervision.
• Examine surface of workpiece for defects before starting work.
• Meet production and quality requirements at all times; maintain a clean work area.
• Modify machining feed and speeds on multiple material types and select tooling, gauges as required.
• Use measuring tools, air gauges, micrometers, and other inspection tools to verify part quality.
• Replace worn tools, inspect parts, and adjust tool offsets as needed.
• Be a team player and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Drive continuous process improvements.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in machining, honing, or lapping parts in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds often.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Position requires use of information or access to hardware subject to ITAR regulations; applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.
• Only candidates residing within the immediate geographical area (50 miles of 90039) will be considered.

Preferred Skills:

• Aerospace experience preferred.
• 8 plus years of experience in machining, honing, or lapping parts in a manufacturing environment.
• Involvement in successful process definition and re-engineering.
• Experience in employee involvement in multi-discipline teaming.
• Proficiency with computer-based methods and tools.
• Familiarity/experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement and Six Sigma methodology.