Mill Operator

Verus Aerospace; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Mill Operator to operate manual industrial equipment to manufacture precision machined components. The role requires working knowledge of machine tools and good math abilities.

You will set up and operate Bridgeport mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses, read blueprints, measure with micrometers and gauges, and work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of conventional machining experience.
• Certification from an accredited technical college a plus.
• An ideal candidate will have basic math skills.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as Bridgeport milling machines, engine lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, drill jigs, hinge line boring, etc.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all basic machine tools and many specialized tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations and tolerances.
• Utilize micrometers, calipers, indicators, depth gauges, bore gauges, height gauges, etc. to inspect machined components.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials onto machines.
• Select tools, machines, and materials for machinery work.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to confirm cuts.
• Operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Inspection tools

Education

High school diploma

Technical college cert (plus)

Tools

Bridgeport milling machines

Engine lathes

Surface grinders

Drill presses

Job description

The Mill Operator will operate manual industrial equipment to manufacture and complete precision machined components. Essential skills are working knowledge of tool room machinery, above average math abilities and thorough understanding of machining principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as Bridgeport milling machines, engine lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, drill jigs, hinge line boring, etc.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
• Study 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.
• Utilize tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, depth gauges, bore gauges, height gauges, etc. to accurately check and inspect machined components.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock in order to confirm placement of cuts.
• To operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of conventional machining experience
• Certification from an accredited technical college a plus
• An ideal candidate will have basic math skills
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings