CNC Operator Trainee (86427)

THE GILL CORPORATIONEl Monte, CA
$26 - $31Onsite

About The Position

The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products. The Gill Corporation is seeking a CNC Operator Trainee who under general supervision of an experienced CNC Operator or Supervisor, sets up and operates numerical control machine to cut, shape, or form metal work pieces to specifications by performing the following duties. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, they will perform but not be limited to the following responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
  • Understand drawings, ASME Y14.5 geometric tolerances
  • Understand CNC machine programming concepts
  • Ability to satisfactorily use computer based software tools
  • Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • MS Office/PC proficient
  • This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

  • CNC machining experience preferred (Titanium and aluminum)
  • SAP a plus.
  • Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine setup procedure, machining sequence, and dimensions of finished work piece.
  • Loads control media such as disk, tape, or punch card, in machine control console or enter commands to retrieve preprogrammed machine instructions from database.
  • Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
  • Changes cutting tools and location of work piece during machining process as specified in setup instructions.
  • Measures work piece for conformance to specifications.
  • Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
  • Adjusts machine feed and speed and changes cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.
  • Machines materials such as Aluminum, Titanium and other metals.
  • Learn Brake shear, Deburr and Broach operations.
  • Other essential duties may be assigned.
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