Lapping Technician

Aerotek • Santa Clarita, CA

386d • $37,440 - $39,520

About The Position

The Lapping Technician role involves performing lapping duties to ensure the precision and quality of poppets through various lapping processes. This position requires the technician to operate and maintain lapping machines, measure components, and ensure cleanliness in the machine shop environment. The role emphasizes attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols, making it essential for maintaining high-quality standards in production.

Requirements

• Production experience
• Machine operation skills
• Proficiency with measuring tools
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience in machine operating and deburring
• Hand tool usage skills
• Grinding experience
• Power tool usage skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare lapping machine.
• Measure poppets.
• Lap poppets on machine.
• Remove and wash poppets as required.
• Measure poppets and hand lap when within measurement range.
• Lap to a 3 or better finish.
• Wipe off all excess F.O.D. around poppet.
• Check poppets under light band for flatness.
• Run seats by hand on proper paper.
• Check under microscope for nicks or dings.
• Reject and/or re-lap as necessary when finishes are bad.
• Maintain proper measurement at all times.
• Receive and finish various parts from the machine shop.
• Clean work areas including benches, shelves, walls, carts, lapping machines, and mopping floors.
• Seek and document lean process improvement ideas for the department.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed