CNC Machinist

Ensign-Bickford Industries; California, Moorpark (MO, CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their dynamic team. This role involves fabricating precision parts and operating advanced CNC machinery to meet high production standards. With a focus on quality and efficiency, you will set up and run various machines, ensuring that all components meet rigorous specifications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CNC machining, strong blueprint reading skills, and the ability to work independently. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects in a collaborative environment while advancing your career in the aerospace and defense sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with multi-axis CNC lathes and mills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate precision-machined parts using CNC machining center or lathe.
• Set up and operate multiple spindle lathes and 5-axis mills.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measurement

Machining Titanium

Manual Machine Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification in Machining

Tools

ESPRIT

Master Cam

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

EBAD seeks a qualified candidate for the position CNC Machinist, reporting to the Machine Shop Manager. The position is for 1st shift and is located in Moorpark, CA.

The position is responsible for fabricating precision-machined parts by setting up and operating CNC machining center or lathe per work orders, routers, & blueprints. Parts are smaller in size. Most runs are short, 10 to 500 pieces.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to evaluate blue print and develop machining strategy
• Identify tooling to machine hardware.
• Create work holders used to machine hardware.
• Running first piece machine set-up ready for inspection.
• Verifying parts by using precision measuring equipment.
• Changing tools and offsets based in cutting conditions when running CNC.
• Using proper methodology and cutting tools to produce quality parts that adhere to production and quality standards.
• Set-up multiple spindle lathes with live tooling.
• Set-up 5 axis mills through 1st part machine set-up.
• Using proper feeds, speeds, and other cutting parameters based on work piece material such as aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, etc.
• Revising programs as needed based on engineering or production required changes.
• Participating in troubleshooting on CNC programming and production related issues on the shop floor.
• Be able to machine prototype hardware 1 off and/or production runs.
• Other similar or related duties as required.
• Deburr parts when necessary.

Requirements :

• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• 5 years minimum experience with multi axis CNC lathes and Mills.
• Machine setup for complex hardware experience.
• 5 years minimum experience running manual machines mills and lathes with little to no supervision a plus:
• Experience machining material titanium, stainless, aluminum, plastics and other std aerospace materials.
• Experience operating CNC swiss type (screw machine) a plus.
• ESPRIT, Master Cam programming software experience a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading and inspection tools
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to communicate technical instructions with engineering department.
• Work with little or no supervision, previous lead experience a plus.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $40,000 - $90,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.