Garden Grove, CA30+ days ago
The machinist ensures machining processes account for material deformation, thermal expansion, and surface finish requirements typical of fluoropolymers and thermoplastics.\n \nThe CNC Machinist III collaborates closely with CNC Machinists Level I and II and Machine Shop Leads to troubleshoot machining issues, improve cycle times, maintain tooling systems, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the machine shop.\n \nIs this job for you ?\n\n High School degree (Preferred)\n Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in CNC Technology or Manufacturing Technology or equivalent Preferred\n 3-5 years experience Plastic, CNC Machining and programming, tooling Manufacturing is preferred.\n We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.\n \nThe CNC Machinist III - Plastics Machining Specialist is a senior-level machinist responsible for advanced machining, program optimization, and production support for precision components manufactured from high-performance plastics including PTFE, PFA, PVDF, and PP.\n \nThis role focuses on CNC lathe and mill program improvements, precision rework of plastic parts, tooling management, and the design and fabrication of jigs and fixtures specifically optimized for machining engineered polymers.