Machinist

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) in Moorpark, CA, is seeking a qualified Manual Machinist for 1st or 2nd shift. The role involves fabricating precision parts using manual mills and lathes per work orders, routers, and blueprints.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, be able to read engineering drawings, and have knowledge of aerospace materials. ESPRIT/Mastercam experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience setting up and running manual mills and lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• CNC experience a plus.
• Experience machining aerospace materials (titanium, stainless, aluminum).
• Read/write technical instructions and communicate with engineering.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual mills and lathes per work orders and blueprints.
• Create fixtures and tooling as needed for machining.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment and GD&T.
• Adjust tooling, feeds, speeds, and offsets for CNC when applicable.
• Troubleshoot production issues on the shop floor.
• Deburr and finish machined parts.

Skills

Read blueprints

GD&T

Effective communication

Lead experience a plus

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

ESPRIT

Mastercam

Job description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBA&D) is a leader in energetic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications. EBA&D products & capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community.

EBA&D seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Manual Machinist, reporting to the Machine Shop Supervisor. The position is for 1st or 2nd shift and is located in Moorpark, CA.

The position is responsible for fabricating precision-machined parts by setting up and operating Manual or CNC mills and lathes per work orders, routers, & blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Ability to evaluate blueprints and develop a machining strategy.
• Identify tooling to machine hardware.
• Create work holders or fixtures used to machine hardware.
• Verifying parts by using precision measuring equipment.
• Changing tools and offsets based on cutting conditions when running CNC.
• Using proper methodology and cutting tools to produce quality parts that adhere to production and quality standards.
• Using proper feeds, speeds, and other cutting parameters based on work piece material such as aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, etc.
• Re-machining parts based on engineering or production required changes.
• Participate in troubleshooting for production related issues on the shop floor.
• Being able to machine prototype hardware with limited supervision.
• Other similar or related duties as required.
• Deburr parts when necessary.

Requirements

• 5 years minimum experience setting up and running manual mills and lathes.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• CNC experience a plus
• Experience machining titanium, stainless, aluminum, plastics and other std aerospace materials.
• 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.
• Minimum High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate with others effectively in both written and verbal fashion.
• Must be able to meet all ITAR and BATFE background requirements

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000 - $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.