Sr. Machinist

Means Engineering, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Machinist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating, maintaining, and repairing metal parts while operating advanced metalworking machines. You will work with limited supervision, ensuring quality and compliance in all tasks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and advanced skills in CNC programming, technical drawing interpretation, and measurement. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and be part of a collaborative work environment that values safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years of experience, with at least 5 years as a machinist.
• Strong English communication skills required for instructions and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, maintain, and repair metal parts with limited supervision.
• Inspect parts for quality, plan jobs, and perform advanced machining tasks.

Skills

CNC Programming

Advanced Math Skills

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Measurement Skills

Communication Skills

Tooling Knowledge

Safety Standards Knowledge

Education

7+ years of related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Metalworking Machines

ERP System

Job description

Means Engineering is looking for a highly experienced Machinist to join our team. Under limited supervision and with detailed instructions, the individual will fabricate, maintain, repair and/or alter metal parts, set up and operate metalworking machines, compare finished work to specifications, measure, mark and scribe metal stock, and perform related work as required. The Machinist III will assist Machinists I and II as needed and will help the supervisor provide on-the-job training. The Machinist III should be able to complete the most complex machining tasks with little to no assistance.

Essential Functions:

• Perform the following functions in accordance with MEI policies and procedures
  • Inspect parts for quality and compliance; capability level: advanced
  • Plan job and prepare materials, work; capability level: advanced
  • Perform benchwork and layout activities; capability level: advanced
  • Milling set-up, operations and processes; capability level: advanced
  • Turning set-up, operations and processes; capability level: advanced
  • Grind parts, components, and surfaces; capability level: advanced
  • Troubleshoot processes and parts; capability level: advanced
• Edit CNC Programming Setup Sheets with necessary adjustments, corrections, or propose improvements.
• Document all worked operations in the ERP system in an accurate and timely manner. This includes documenting the job/operation, documenting the time, and indicating conformance (including written comments to document/clarify transactions); work to meet job time standards.
• Create nonconformance report as needed, properly identifying the nonconformity, root cause and labeling the part.
• Assist process engineering in determining job time standards and developing new production processes for new product introduction (NPI) and for continuous improvement.
• Complete housekeeping and preventative maintenance and cleaning tasks as needed every shift.
• Expected to work in a safe manner and in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 7+ years of related experience with at least 5 years of experience as a machinist; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have strong English communication skills to understand verbal and written instructions, communicate with other employees both verbally and in writing, follow directions and tasks lists, and participate in departmental team meetings and required training classes.
• Advanced math skills- college level Algebra, geometry, and some trigonometry.
• Advanced measurement skills.
• Ability to read, interpret technical drawings and standards.
• Ability to interpret, and document QC standards as part of the operation.
• Knowledge of tooling capabilities.
• Knowledge of safety standards for equipment being run.
• Ability to quickly react to non-conforming operations as they occur.
• Ability to produce parts within tolerances.
• Ability to measure, cut, or work on items with great accuracy.

Salary Range: $32.79 - $45.00 per hour.

ITAR Requirements:
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

MEI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.