Machinist

Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour

Summary:

• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• 2nd Shift
• Shift start at 1:45pm, training on first shift for first weeks
• Steel toe shoes required on first day
• Orientation day is on Monday and starts at 8:30am

Responsibilities:

• Setup complex parts and operate machine without supervision
• Interpret plans, work orders, blueprints, or drawings with full understanding of GD&T
• Inspect parts for quality and appropriate tolerance using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, air gauges, and comparators
• Finish all 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 and 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 for continuous process improvements

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required from an accredited institution
• Minimum 7 years 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; applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR
• No relocation benefit is offered; only candidates residing within 50 miles of 90039 will be considered

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with multiple machine tools, production methods, and shop practices preferred
• Ability to learn equipment and processes for fabrication of aerospace parts
• Maintain close tolerance dimensions on critical parts
• Knowledge of dimensional measuring instrumentations and use of such tools
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, manufacturing routings, procedures, and routers
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with SPC principles and methods
• Produce and inspect critical parts with tight tolerances and finishes with minimal supervision
• Ability to logically solve problems and keep assignments and projects moving in an orderly fashion
• Aerospace experience preferred
• Involvement in successful process definition and re-engineering
• Experience in employee involvement in multi-discipline teaming
• Proficiency with computer-based methods and tools
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement and Six Sigma methodology