Precision Machinist - Manual & CNC (Aerospace)

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Moorpark, CA, is seeking a Manual Machinist to set up and operate manual mills and lathes per work orders and drawings. The role reports to the Machine Shop Supervisor and offers first or second shift opportunities in a precision aerospace environment.

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, the ability to read engineering drawings, and familiarity with GD&T.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience setting up and running manual mills and lathes.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience machining aerospace materials such as titanium, stainless and aluminum is a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T and inspection tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate blueprints and develop a machining strategy.
• Identify tooling to machine hardware.
• Create work holders or fixtures used to machine hardware.
• Verify parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Run CNC machines and change tools/ offsets as needed.
• Machining prototype hardware with limited supervision.
• Troubleshoot production-related issues on the shop floor.
• Deburr parts when necessary.

Skills

Manual milling

Manual lathe

Blueprint reading

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Esprit

Mastercam

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Moorpark, CA, is seeking a Manual Machinist to set up and operate manual mills and lathes per work orders and drawings. The role reports to the Machine Shop Supervisor and offers first or second shift opportunities in a precision aerospace environment.

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, the ability to read engineering drawings, and familiarity with GD&T.