Manufacturing Setup Machinist (Monday to Friday 2:00pm to 10:30pm)

Glidewell Laboratories; Irvine (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Machinist to join their team. The ideal candidate will set up machines to ensure precision production of components, perform quality inspections, and maintain equipment. With at least five years of setup experience in machining and a technical background, you will play a critical role in ensuring the operational excellence and output of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years set-up experience as a machinist.
• Graduation from a technical school or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up machines according to specifications and tolerances.
• Produces precision items beyond regular production capabilities.
• Monitors machine processes and makes adjustments as needed.

Skills

Precision machining

Blueprint reading

Machine setup

Use of precision instruments

Problem diagnosis

Education

Technical school graduate

Completion of four-year training program

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Sets up machines in accordance with job prints and specifications to very close tolerances.
• Produces basic precision items beyond the capabilities of production machine operators.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measures, examines, and tests completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications; utilizes precision instruments including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, bore gauge, depth micrometer, and other inspection equipment as needed.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Studies sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Lays out, measures, and marks metal stock in order to display placement of cuts.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Operates all common machine shop equipment and hand tools skillfully.
• Works from prints or drawings to produce a variety of items.
• Follows all safety rules regarding machine operation and proper guarding.
• Follows all lock-out/tag-out procedures when machines must be shut down for repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of technical school, full apprenticeship program, or completion of in-company four-year training program to satisfaction of plant training committee, preferred.
• Minimum five (5) year set-up experience as a machinist.

Pay Range: $23.00/hr to $36.00/hr