CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

Precision Castparts; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PCC Fasteners in Irvine seeks a Level Two Machinist to operate 2- to 5-axis CNC/Automated cells or standalone machines. You will perform basic setup, fixture and tool preparation, and load CNC programs and offsets.

You will read prints, apply basic dimensional specs to inspection, and work in CNC, Turning, or Screw Machine areas. Typical 2–4 years of experience; GED or HS diploma preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Typically 2-4 years of experience in level one machining duties before promotion or hire.
• Basic competencies in reading prints and applying basic dimensional specs to inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic setup operations, including fixtures, cutting tools, and CNC programs.
• Maintain product quality by monitoring and adjusting CNC offsets.
• Perform inspection tasks of intermediate complexity using drawings and advanced inspection tools.
• Meet production demands.
• Run production on multiple machines at once.

Skills

Fixture loading

G/M codes

Shop math

Print reading

Education

GED/HS diploma

Job description

Business Profile

PCC Fasteners offers comprehensive product lines that cover virtually every aerospace fastening application; we produce fasteners, precision components, tooling, and engineered system solutions for the automotive, defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

Location Profile

Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Shur-Lok manufactures fastening systems with superior locking devices for critical requirements, including engine module assembly, structural assembly, rotor blade attachment, and aircraft engine shaft and spindle applications. Operations at the Irvine location include CNC Machining, CNC Waterjet Cutting, Laser Marking, Heat Treating, NDT, and EDM.

Position Summary

Level Two: Building upon level one, with minimal assistance, level two machinists operate 2-5 axis CNC/Automated machine cells as well as standalone machines, which requires basic machine setup including preparing and setting up fixtures and cutting tools, as well as loading and adjusting CNC programs and offsets. Level two machinist competencies include using more advanced quality inspection tools and techniques such as height, air gauge, and bench inspection. The level two 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. Typical, 2-4 years of experience. (Gateway and secondary operations, not necessarily CNC)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Level one responsibilities apply to level two, with the following additional duties:
• Perform basic setup operations, including fixtures, cutting tools, and CNC programs.
• 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.
• Meets production demands.
• Run production on multiple machines at once. (Primary & Secondary)

Required Skills

• 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.
• 2-4 years of experience

Level Of Education

• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.

Department

• Hydraulic Fitting

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Schedule Options

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday (2:15pm - 10:45pm)