Gear Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Gear Machinist

Western Precision Aero, LLP, WPA located in Garden Grove, California, is a manufacturer of precision machined components and assemblies for the aerospace and industrial markets. We are currently looking for an experienced machinist with gear shape, hob, and grind experience.

This individual will be responsible for operation of the following CNC gear machining equipment and part inspection:

• Mitsubishi SE25A gear shaper.
• Drake CNC hobber.
• Reishauer gear grinder.
• Other similar type of equipment.

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years of experience in CNC gear cutting.
• Experience with using gear shaping, hobbing, and grinding external and internal gears to drawing requirements.
• Experience with using manual and CMM inspection equipment to verify external and internal gears to drawing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of set-up, fixturing, gear cutting and grinding tools, feeds and speeds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Experience reading blueprints, specifications, manufacturing orders, etc.

Come in person to Western Precision Aero at 11600 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA and apply Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.  You may also fax your resume to View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or submit via e-mail at View email address on ziprecruiter.com

MIN: $35.00 to $40.00

**Please note that the salary range information is only applicable to California. This range is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role based on the position's responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's specific experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
Western Precision Aero., LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders] or have refugee or asylee status.