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CNC Lathe Machinist

Full-time

Express Employment Professionals - San Diego

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up and Operate CNC machine for the cutting of metallic materials
  • Tool life management
  • Interpret blueprints, sketches/shop drawings, and engineering specifications
  • Perform 1st piece, in-process and last piece inspection using micrometers, calipers, comparators, various gauges according to process documentation
  • Perform operator maintenance
  • Diagnose and correct equipment or tool issues
  • Perform basic de-burr or rework of work in-process
  • Make recommendations to optimize and improve assigned processes
  • Maintain workstation to 5S standards
  • Perform all work according to Advanced Machining and Tooling safety standards
  • Comply with all Advanced Machining and Tooling policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned.---

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years CNC Lathe experience.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
  • Experience using G and M codes required
  • Awareness of general safety, and quality systems.
  • Willingness to assist with a variety of tasks in a manufacturing setting.

Nice to Have:

  • Aerospace Experience.
  • Tool life management experience.
  • Ability to read, write and interpret written instructions, blueprints, shop drawings and engineering specifications.
  • Experience with 3-axis machine set up.
  • Ability to understand CMM reports

You should be proficient in:

  • GD&T
  • CNC Tooling
  • G-Code
  • M-Code
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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