Tool Crib & CNC Setup Technician

Nikon AM Synergy Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & AD&D coverage

HSA

Job summary

Nikon AM Synergy Inc. in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Tool Crib Specialist / Machinist I to organize and run an efficient tool crib and support CNC manufacturing. You will assemble cutters, set up machines, and ensure GD&T-compliant parts while maintaining quality records and suggesting improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in tool crib or tool assembly, 1+ year in CNC setup, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Security clearance is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand blueprints to meet specified dimensions (GD&T).
• Understanding of machine tool accuracies, fixture offsets, and tool offsets.
• Understanding of tool assembly.
• Knowledge of cutting tool feeds, speeds, and tool life for aerospace hard turning or milling.
• Proficient in using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, precision scales).
• Ability to maintain close tolerances (within 0.003”) for IDs, ODs, roundness, concentricity, and squareness.
• Proficient with hand, power, and pneumatic tools (pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, punches, chisels, saws, clamps, drills, impact hammers, abrasives, grinders, and rotary drills).
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management.

Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain a Tool Crib.
• Order and assemble tooling/cutters for CNC machinery when needed.
• Machine parts to conforming tolerances using 3 axis CNC machines.
• Complete set-ups.
• Perform and maintain accurate in-process quality inspections and records.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce part quality variation.
• Input data into visual management forms and convey results to management.
• Continuously improve processes and procedures to eliminate waste.
• Set up, operate, and perform daily maintenance on CNC equipment.
• Deburring of parts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

CNC setup

Tool assembly

Precision measurement

Quality documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nikon AM Synergy Inc. in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Tool Crib Specialist / Machinist I to organize and run an efficient tool crib and support CNC manufacturing. You will assemble cutters, set up machines, and ensure GD&T-compliant parts while maintaining quality records and suggesting improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in tool crib or tool assembly, 1+ year in CNC setup, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Security clearance is required where applicable.