Lathe Operator / Setup Machinist (Weekend Shift)

OMW Corporation•Novato, CA

About The Position

OMW is a highly respected contract manufacturing company specializing in precision machining of custom metal and plastic parts for some of the world’s largest aerospace, electronics, and healthcare companies. We have recently been ranked one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area, by the San Francisco Business Times. The Fast 100 List will be featured in a special print edition of the San Francisco Business Times by the end of October 2023. To support our rapid growth, we are looking to fill new positions and are looking for team members who are challengers, teammates, strategic thinkers, customer-oriented achievers, and game changers with a desire to create a long term partnership with OMW. We are seeking support in our weekend shift, which follows a 3–12-hour schedule. We are looking for Setup Level Machinists who will be responsible for setting up and operating 3-axis CNC Lathes with minimal assistance to produce complex machined aerospace parts. Operator level machinists must have relevant lathe experience and be competent in diagnosing tool cutter issues related to production manufacturing. You may be required to help operate standard 3, 4, or 5-axis mills when needed.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience working on CNC Lathes
A working knowledge of G and M codes applied in setting and adjusting offsets and interacting with CNC programs.
Ability to read prints and apply dimensional specifications to inspection processes
Working knowledge of GD&T principles
Experience with Aircraft grade Aluminum, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Some High Temperature Alloys, and Plastics.
Strong ability to visually inspect parts, able to troubleshoot tool degradation and breakage easily using visual techniques
Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Ability to research, comprehend and retain job related information and instructions
Demonstrated ability to be flexible within job disciplines
Demonstrate good communication with your trainer and co-workers and use time wisely
Work overtime as required to meet customer schedule
Maintain quality standards focusing on process improvements to reduce scrap
Good communication skills to communicate professionally with shop personnel and management
Position requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
High School or equivalent
Good English communication skills
3 years of related experience
To be qualified to work for OMW Corporation, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work.

Nice To Haves

Setup experience with Hwacheon and DMG Mori Lathes with Fanuc Controls a plus
Familiarity/Experience with Solidworks, HSMWorks, and Esprit Cam a plus
Multi-axis Lathe with Live Tooling Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Setting up and operating 3-axis CNC Lathes with minimal assistance to produce complex machined aerospace parts.
Diagnosing tool cutter issues related to production manufacturing.
Operating standard 3, 4, or 5-axis mills when needed.
Maintain product quality through monitoring and adjusting CNC offsets as needed
Setting and adjusting offsets and interacting with CNC programs.
Visually inspect parts, able to troubleshoot tool degradation and breakage easily using visual techniques
Research, comprehend and retain job related information and instructions
Work overtime as required to meet customer schedule
Maintain quality standards focusing on process improvements to reduce scrap
Communicate professionally with shop personnel and management