Senior Machinist – Aerospace Flight Controls

Parker; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Career development & tuition reimburse

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin, Military Flight Controls Division, Irvine, CA, is seeking a skilled Machining Operator to operate conventional and CNC machines on semi-complex work. You will read blueprints, adjust tooling, apply lean methods, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances.

You will participate in SPC and quality checks, maintain equipment, and collaborate in a team to improve productivity. This role offers competitive pay and benefits and requires strong attention to detail and safety.

Qualifications

• Three years related machining experience.
• Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment.
• Reads and follows blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, may include trigonometry.
• Able to effectively apply lean initiatives.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications. Able to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e-mail).
• Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and runs multiple production machines. Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts. Performs machine operations where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre-planned and established. Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper machine functioning or cutting action for correction.
• Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods.
• Installs and adjusts cutting tools consistent with type and size of material being machined.
• Follows established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.
• Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation.
• Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machine parts in accordance with semi-complicated engineering blueprints and route sheets to close tolerances.
• Inspect parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers and comparators. Uses magnification equipment to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.
• Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.
• Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.

Skills

Three years machining experience

Machine set ups

Reading/ Following blueprints

Mathematics (machine shop)

Lean practices

Verbal & written communication

Interpreting reports & software

Self-service systems & automated tools

Team collaboration & feedback

Job description

Parker Hannifin, Military Flight Controls Division, Irvine, CA, is seeking a skilled Machining Operator to operate conventional and CNC machines on semi-complex work. You will read blueprints, adjust tooling, apply lean methods, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances.

You will participate in SPC and quality checks, maintain equipment, and collaborate in a team to improve productivity. This role offers competitive pay and benefits and requires strong attention to detail and safety.