Mill Operator

Verus Aerospace, LLC; Anaheim, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace, LLC in Anaheim, CA seeks a Mill Operator to run manual industrial equipment and produce precision machined components. You will operate Bridgeport milling machines, engine lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and related tooling, while reading blueprints and ensuring tolerances.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of conventional machining experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of conventional machining experience.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints/drawings.
• Basic math skills.
• Certification from an accredited technical college is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as Bridgeport milling machines, engine lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, drill jigs, and related tooling.
• Set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools and specialized variation tools for precision machining.
• Study samples, blueprints, and drawings to determine operations, dimensions and tolerances.
• Use micrometers, calipers, indicators, depth gauges and other tools to inspect components.
• Align and secure fixtures, tools, and materials on machines; select appropriate tools and materials.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to verify cut placement.
• Operate independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Mill Operator

Direct Anaheim, CA, US

Position Summary

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