CNC Lathe Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Expert Staffing West is seeking for CNC Lathe Machinist (2nd Shift)

Full-time (40 hours / week)

Schedule : Monday Friday; 2 : 15pm to 10 : 45pm (second shift)

Location : Poway, CA

Fabricate aerospace and gas turbine components made from exotic metals. Certified to ISO 9001 and AS9100. We are a high tolerance, technology-driven company that employs 5-axis milling, turning, water jet cutting, all forms of EDM, etc.

Projects we have worked on include : Mars Rover, James Webb Space Telescope, Electromagnetic systems aka Rail Gun, Turbine Engines, and much more!

Position Summary / Objective :

The purpose of this position is to support the department’s ability to achieve its goals and objectives. This includes the safe and efficient operation of a CNC machine allowing for the achievement of customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery.

Other duties may be assigned as needed. This position will report to the Department Lead and the Operations Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Set up and Operate CNC machine for the cutting of metallic materials.
• Tool life management
• Interpret blueprints, sketches / shop drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Perform 1st piece, in-process and last piece inspection using micrometers, calipers, comparators, various gauges according to process documentation.
• Perform operator maintenance.
• Diagnose and correct equipment or tool issues.
• Perform basic de-burr or rework of work in-process.
• Make recommendations to optimize and improve assigned processes.
• Maintain work station to 5S standards.
• Perform all work according to Advanced Machining and Tooling safety standards.
• Comply with all Advanced Machining and Tooling policies and procedures.

Work Environment

This job operates in the production area.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This is largely a sedentary role when deburring. This roll will routinely perform tedious operations requiring hand and finger dexterity.
• When shipping / receiving this position will stand at least 95% of the scheduled shift.
• This position will carry parts and material up to 50 pounds.
• This position will work the forklift or use another technique to bring in anything that is over 50 pounds.
• This position requires lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending and grasping in order to package / unpackage parts, move and set tools, equipment and material.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 2 : 15pm -10 : 45pm.
• Additional work may be necessary either on a daily basis or on weekends.

Required Education and Experience

• 5+ years of Aerospace and Defense CNC machining experience
• Tool life management experience required
• Awareness of general safety, and quality systems.
• Ability to read, write and interpret written instructions, blueprints, shop drawings and engineering specifications in English
• Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
• Experience using G and M codes required
• Experience with 3-axis machine set up and operation is required.
• Must be able to understand CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine) reports.
• High School Diploma or GED

Company Description

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, have strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team as a Customer Service / Department Assistant!

Company Description

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, have strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team as a Customer Service / Department Assistant!