Spin Lathe Operator B

Senior; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior plc in the United States seeks an experienced lathe operator to set up spinning operations and shape metal parts in a high-precision environment. You will prepare chucks, fixtures, and tooling, ensuring parts meet blueprint specifications.

This role emphasizes safety, adherence to ITAR/EAR requirements, and a collaborative manufacturing team. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to written or oral instructions.
• Mathematical ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements.
• Visualization of shapes and material properties with metals.

Responsibilities

• Performs set ups by fastening chuck on spindle, centering and clamping sheet metal dies by use of friction block.
• Selects proper tool or roller and fixture.
• Operates spinning lathe to shape simple parts of aluminum and 18-8 stainless by applying lubricant and pressing the bit or roller against the revolving sheet metal, preventing excessive thinning of metal until it conforms to desired shape.
• Trims and burrs parts.
• Performs rework, repair and other associated operations.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Other duties with the work as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Reasoning

Mathematics

Visualization

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Spinning lathe

Chucks

Forming tools

Job description

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world’s largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as ‘Stainless Steel Products’ in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Job Description

Summary:Sets up lathe and spin metal parts; make simple wood forms and follow blocks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Performs set ups by fastening chuck on spindle, centering and clamping sheet metal dies by use of friction block.
• Selects proper tool or roller and fixture.
• Operates spinning lathe to shape simple parts of ordinary material such as aluminum and 18-8 stainless by applying lubricant and pressing the bit or roller against the revolving sheet metal, preventing excessive thinning of metal until it conforms to desired shape.
• Trims and burrs parts.
• Performs rework, repair and other associated operations in connection with the work described.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Other duties with the work as assigned.

In addition to the above, Operators are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Language: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Mathematical Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Other Abilities: Must be able to visualize shapes. Must be familiar with working properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Tools used:

• Hand tools, wood and metal chucks, wood friction wheels, hand bit and roller type forming tools, back stops, measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers, and various sizes of spinning lathes and attachments.

Materials used:

• Oil, soap, wax, ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the form of sheet tubing and wood.
• Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/ or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.

Additional Information

Annual Target Salary = $49,920.00

Thursday - Sunday 5a - 3:30p

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor