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 (5's).
- 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.
- 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.