Machinist, Staff

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm located in Chula Vista is seeking a skilled Machinist to operate CNC and manual machinery, inspect parts, and maintain quality standards. Candidates must have 5 years of shop experience and the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Must be US citizen and able to obtain DOD security clearance.
• 5 years machine shop experience or recognized apprenticeship required.
• Experience with CNC machine control is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and inspect parts from blueprints and sketches.
• Determine setup and operation of machines based on instructions.
• Maintain work area cleanliness and safety.

Skills

CNC operation

Manual machining

Interpret engineering drawings

Lathe operation

Milling

Drilling

General Machinist skills

Education

General Machinist Apprenticeship

5 years machine shop experience

Tools

TRAK CNC machine control

Job description

Machinist, Staff

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The successful Machinist will be performing moderately complex assignments in support of our repair and maintenance of OEM equipment. Machinists will be required to perform a variety of related tasks including layout, set up, operating and making tool adjustments for various types of manual and CNC machine shop equipment. If you want to be part of something special and support our US Navy service men and women and are self-motivated and passionate about your work and interested in progressing your career with a global company, we want to hear from you! Immediate interviews and start dates available.

Location

Chula Vista, CA

Hourly Rate

$23.13 to $28.00

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and inspect detailed parts and tools from blueprints, sketches, drawings and verbal instructions using a variety of manual machining tools and equipment (mills, lathes, boring mills, drill presses, saws, grinders, and other machining equipment) and using mathematical and geometrical skills and calculations
• Determine how to set up and operate machines based on instructions received
• Perform minor repairs of equipment
• Keep work area clean and free from safety hazards
• Maintain acceptable quality and efficiency level
• Complete required reports and QA documents to go with the project
• Use a variety of measuring or layout tools such as verniers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, gauge blocks, angle plates, V- blocks, bore and pitch gauges, protractors, squares and dividers

Qualifications

• Must be US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
• 5 years machine shop experience and/or have completed a recognized apprenticeship as a General Machinist
• Experience with TRAK CNC machine control is highly desired
• Open to learning conventional machining on legacy type machines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to machine as per drawing tolerance of .0005" where required
• Must be able to demonstrate General Machinist skills in the following areas: Lathe, Milling, Drilling, Machine shop power and pneumatic tools
• Must be able to design and manufacture fixtures and template
• Must be able to make own layouts as per drawing
• Must be able to understand GD&T tolerances
• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, plate clamps and slings a plus
• Expected to have or purchase basic hand tools
• The ability to work overtime when necessary and travel up to 25% is also a must

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

EEO Statement

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.