CNC Machinist

Position: CNC Lathe Machinist Level II
Location: Monrovia, CA
Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Pay: $24.00 – $28.00hr

Position Summary:
Working under minimal supervision of the department Lead, setup on 2 axis lathe machines for new and repeat jobs and operates the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe machines to fabricate plastic and non-metallic parts according to strict customer and quality specifications.

Essential Functions:

– Perform setup on 2 axis CNC lathe machines for new and repeat jobs according to process sheets with minimal supervision or assistance.
– Create, edit, send, or retrieve CNC programs from systems files as required for lathe machine set-up and operation.
– Read and interpret manufacturing paperwork (travelers, blueprints, sketches, etc.) in order to produce products as required by customer specifications and quality standards.
– Inspect and verify own work prior to submitting to Quality Assurance Department for first article inspection.
– If part is non-conforming, use non-conforming material procedure.
– Meet needed quote times and schedule for assigned work.
– Correctly process required work-related paperwork and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) documents.
– Communicate regularly with supervisors and other employees regarding any production issues and ways to eliminate possible errors on set-up and/or programming.
– Perform non-CNC tasks when necessary, such as hand-work operations.
– Evaluate and update estimated to actual cycle times.
– Make process decisions and utilize the help chain/chain of command when necessary.
– Challenge processes if needed to create a more efficient production environment.
– Focus on set-up and run time reduction.
– Conduct all shop functions in a safe manner.
– Consistently improve the organization and cleanliness of assigned areas (5s).
– Perform other duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

– Must meet ITAR requirements
– Fluent in setting up 3 – 4 axis jobs
– Minimum of 4 years of relevant CNC mill machine experience. Certificate from NTMA or other technical school is a plus
– Minimum of 4 years of relevant CNC lathe machine experience. Certificate from NTMA or other technical school is a plus.
– Firm understanding of CNC lathe programs including formatting and editing programs. CAD/CAM experience is strongly preferred.
– Ability to use various inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, and comparators.
– Familiarity with Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) is desired.

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– Lathe Machinist Level III
– Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical documents.
– Strong shop math skills including the ability to perform measurement conversion.
– A genuine belief in continuous improvement and a disciplined process.
– Organization and time-management skills.
– Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work assignments.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
– Basic computer knowledge and ability to use various types of manufacturing software programs such as JobBoss.