Machinist Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Machinist Technician

Full-time

Irvine, CA, US

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You will set up and operate conventional and CNC machining centers to produce high-precision parts that meet engineering and quality specifications. You will impact production efficiency and product quality by collaborating with engineering, mentoring less-experienced team members, and contributing to lean initiatives. Onsite, 1st shift (5:00 AM - 1:30 PM) at the Irvine site.

• Set up, adjust, and operate conventional and/or special-purpose machines to complete diversified and difficult production operations to close tolerances.
• Run multiple machines efficiently, potentially performing simultaneous operations and improvising tooling when required.
• Interpret blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and verbal instructions to meet customer requirements.
• Interface with engineering to resolve drawing errors, suggest design changes, and solve product/process problems.
• Make complex setups using custom and standard holding devices and develop/define processes with limited documentation.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments (gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, surface plate, possibly CMM) and perform SPC to maintain quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining problems and maintain equipment cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability.
• Train and mentor less-experienced team members and contribute to or lead lean initiatives.

• Five or more years of industry-related machining experience in a high-technology manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to read and follow blueprints, complex drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Proficiency in making and evaluating complex machine setups and using advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Hands-on experience with manual machines (engine lathes, Bridgeport mills) and CNC machines; experience with prototype and short-run production and tooling production.
• Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting machining and process issues.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and meet the physical demands of the role.

• Certification as a specialized operator or other machining-related certifications.
• Experience using coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and job-specific software applications.

$30.00 - $38.00/hour

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