Tool Crib Specialist/Machinist

Jobless; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D coverage

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Pet Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Confinement coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Nikon AM Synergy Inc. in Long Beach, CA is hiring for a Tool Crib Specialist / Machinist I to build and operate a structured tool crib, assemble tooling, and machine parts to tight tolerances using 3-axis CNC equipment. The role emphasizes GD&T, precision measurement, and reliability.

You will set up and maintain the tool crib, order tooling, perform alignments, and contribute to continuous process improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand blueprints to meet specified dimensions (GD&T).
• Understanding of machine tool accuracies, fixture offsets, and tool offsets.
• 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.

Job description

Company Overview

Nikon AM Synergy Inc. is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions specializing in metal additive manufacturing (AM), CNC machining, and precision secondary processes for the defense, aerospace, aviation, and industrial sectors. Operating from the Nikon AM Technology Center, a 90,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, ultra-secure facility in Long Beach, California, we provide end-to-end engineering and manufacturing services, including material and equipment qualification, Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), part design, prototyping, production, CNC machining, finishing, inspection, and certification. As the engineering and manufacturing services arm of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing, working in collaboration with Nikon SLM Solutions, we deliver integrated solutions that help customers qualify, manufacture, and scale mission-critical components for commercial and government applications across the United States.

Tool Crib Specialist / Machinist I

The Tool Crib Specialist / Machinist I is responsible for bringing up an organized and efficient tool crib department and assemble cutters to support machining. They will also be responsible for setting up and operating machinery to produce fixtures/parts that conform to blueprints and adhering to GD&T specifications. This role involves tool assembly to ensure tools are ready when needed and working 3-axis machines. A keen eye for detail and strong mechanical aptitude is essential. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Operations.

Job Duties / 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.

Required Skills:

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Haimer tool set-up equipment
• Experience build a Tool Crib from the ground up.
• Experience with set-up and machining Additive Manufacturing (metal-LPBF) parts
• Lean Manufacturing including 6S

Education / Experience / General Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of tool crib / tool assembly experience.
• Minimum 1 years of experience in operation setup on CNC machines.
• Good vision abilities, including close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus (required).
• Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. (over 25 lbs. with assistance) (required).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a company-sponsored security clearance is required

Benefits Package:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Pet Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Confinement coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Nikon AM Synergy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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