Machinist D

Fisica, Inc•Simi Valley, CA

4d•$28 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist programs, sets up, and operates CNC machines to produce precision parts and instruments, and also operates manual lathes and milling machines. The role performs manufacturing operations for fabricating and machining precision parts for assembly, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Routine machine maintenance and programming are required. The position is 100% onsite in Simi Valley, California, on a day shift with a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine days in each 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off. Fisica, Inc. is a defense-products manufacturer with operations in Simi Valley and other California locations. Its businesses include ATI, Randtron, Datron, and Space Vector. The company describes its work as supporting defense customers and the U.S. Department of Defense, and emphasizes innovation, integrity, teamwork, and collaboration.

Requirements

Proficiency with GIBBS CAM 2024 software and at least 5 years of experience.
Ability to work independently, without direction, on varied processes and prototype-development instructions, including prints, sketches, schematics, memos, and notes.
Own precision and hand tools.
Ability to work with minimal supervisory guidance.
High school degree or equivalent and 5 years of prior related experience.
At least 5 years of manual and CNC machining experience in a high-technology manufacturing environment, including setting up machine tools, lathes, and milling machines.
At least 5 years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
At least 5 years of experience performing standard shop computations involving work dimensions, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree or completion of a relevant apprenticeship.
Thorough knowledge of operating metalworking tools and machines, and ability to determine efficient and economical methods for producing materials and hardware used in dies, fixtures, gauges, jigs, and tools.
Comprehensive knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

Program CNC machines for one-off prototype parts and production runs.
Maintain the tools and machines required for optimum job performance.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and precision instruments such as micrometers, indicators, calipers, and height gages.
Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials in preparation for machining work.
Monitor machines during the machining process.
Work from drawings, models, work orders, and instructions for production parts or tooling requirements.
Machine parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, or hand tools.
Measure, examine, or test completed units for defects and foreign object debris (FOD), and verify conformance to specifications.
Enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit CNC machine control media.
Construct, modify, or repair product parts, subassemblies, and related tooling according to blueprints and engineering change notices or orders (ECNs/ECOs).
Perform other duties as assigned.