CNC Machinist

Precision Castparts; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an experienced Machinist to operate 2-5 axis CNC/Automated cells and standalone machines. The role involves basic setup, fixtures, cutting tools, and loading and adjusting CNC programs and offsets.

You will use inspection tools and read prints, and work in CNC, Turning, or Screw Machine areas. Typically 2-5 years of experience is expected; gateway and secondary operations are mentioned.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machining and fixtures.
• Ability to read English prints and perform basic geometry.
• Follows production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform sets ups and operate CNC machining equipment, lathe or mills.
• Perform basic setup operations, including fixtures, cutting tools, and CNC programs.
• Produces parts in accordance with production rates and quality standards.
• Maintain product quality by monitoring and adjusting CNC offsets as needed.
• Perform inspection tasks of intermediate complexity interacting with drawings and more advanced inspection tools.
• Observes and listens to machine operations to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Replaces and adjust cutting tools, as needed.
• Meets production demands.
• Run production on multiple machines at once. (Primary & Secondary)

Skills

English literacy

Fixture loading

G and M codes

Shop math

Reading prints

Job description

Position Summary

Machinists operate 2-5 axis CNC/Automated machine cells as well as standalone machines, which require basic machine setup including preparing and setting up fixtures and cutting tools, as well as loading and adjusting CNC programs and offsets. Machinist competencies include using more advanced quality inspection tools and techniques such as height, air gauge, and bench inspection. The machinist will have basic competencies in print reading and common CNC G and M codes. May work in one of the three areas: CNC, Turning, or Screw Machine. Typically, 2-5 years of experience. (Gateway and secondary operations, not necessarily CNC).

Position Summary

Machinists operate 2-5 axis CNC/Automated machine cells as well as standalone machines, which require basic machine setup including preparing and setting up fixtures and cutting tools, as well as loading and adjusting CNC programs and offsets. Machinist competencies include using more advanced quality inspection tools and techniques such as height, air gauge, and bench inspection. The machinist will have basic competencies in print reading and common CNC G and M codes. May work in one of the three areas: CNC, Turning, or Screw Machine. Typicaly, 2-5 years of experience. (Gateway and secondary operations, not necessarily CNC).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform sets ups and operate CNC machining equipment, lathe or mills.
• Perform basic setup operations, including fixtures, cutting tools, and CNC programs.
• Produces parts in accordance with production rates and quality standards.
• Maintain product quality by monitoring and adjusting CNC offsets as needed.
• Perform inspection tasks of intermediate complexity interacting with drawings and more advanced inspection tools.
• Observes and listens to machine operations to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Replaces and adjust cutting tools, as needed.
• Meets production demands.
• Run production on multiple machines at once. (Primary & Secondary)

Required Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• The ability to identify and correctly load and secure fixtures with minimal assistance.
• A working knowledge of G and M codes applied in setting and adjusting offsets and interacting with CNC programs.
• A working knowledge of shop math, including tool geometry, positive and negative numbers, and basic geometry.
• The ability to read basic prints in English and apply basic dimensional specifications to inspection processes.

Required Experience

• Typically, this position requires evidence of success in level one machining duties for at least one year before promotion or hire.
• 2-5 years of experience