Machinist (Aerospace-Lathes)

Acara Solutions has been providing aerospace firms throughout the U.S. with our staffing services for over 60 years. Our Sacramento, CA region international aerospace client (metal machine shop) is looking for multiple direct Machinists to join their organization (CNC and manual lathe). They have 1st and 2nd shift openings. Due to growth, they just started a 2nd shift (4 : 00 PM to 1 : 30 AM). 1st shift hours are 7 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM. Both are Monday - Friday 45 hours a week positions, including 5 hours of OT pay.

If the candidate is outside of the region, there is a sign-on bonus of up to $5K to help with relocation. If local, there is a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

The hourly rate :

2-5 years exp = $28 - $32.50 / hr (+10% shift differential for 2nd shift)

5+ years exp = $32 - $38 / hr (+10% shift differential for 2nd shift)

The CNC Machinist produces machined parts by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records and maintaining equipment and supplies.

• Understand work orders, blueprints, manufacturing orders, and machining parameters
• Validate material used
• Maintain specifications; Troubleshoot, detect malfunctions and take appropriate actions; Know when to replace worn tools
• Listen to machining operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and compensate for problems
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments, templates, fixtures and knowledge of GDT standards
• Maintain continuity among shifts by documenting and communicating actions taken thus far as well as any necessary further steps

Required Skills / Qualifications :

High School or GED

Min 2 years of manual or CNC lathe and round parts experience

This is an ITAR facility, U.S. Persons required.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications :

Experience with 8 or 10 inch chucks

CNC mills experience

CNC G Code experience