Machinist Level 1 (2nd shift)

Precision Castparts; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Level One Machinist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will set up and operate various CNC machines, ensuring precision in machining forged parts and rings. Your expertise in reading blueprints and operating CNC mills and lathes will be crucial as you engage in hands-on tasks, including adjusting machine controls and verifying finished workpieces. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values skill development and teamwork. If you're ready to take the next step in your machining career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree or equivalent with one year of related experience.
• Strong skills in CNC machining and blueprint reading are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and drill press machines.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine machining requirements.
• Conduct trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

CNC Mills

Lathes

Drill Press Machines

Overhead Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Position Summary:

Level One – With minimal assistance from a qualified operator or supervisor, the machinist level 1 sets up and operates Manual and Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) mills, lathes, and drill press machines and machining centers to machine forged parts and rings by performing the following duties.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reads blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
• Uses overhead cranes and/or forklifts to move parts and rings.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, and write or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Confers with engineers, planners, metallurgists, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
• Writes Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts; cleans and maintains machine and tools; and grinds tools and accessories.

Required Skills:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; one year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and 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.

Shultz Steel Company is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws.