Lead CNC Machinist (1st Shift)

Senior Aerospace, Jet Products/Ketema • San Diego, CA

107d

About The Position

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors. We are currently seeking a full-time Lead CNC Machinist for the 1st shift (6:30pm – 3:00pm) Monday – Friday at our Jet Products Facility located in Kearny Mesa.

Requirements

• Ability to read basic blueprints, drawings, or templates; including dimensional, true position, and circularity call outs.
• Shop mathematics, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and Feeds & Speed calculations.
• Use of desktop publishing software.
• Ability to use computerized spreadsheets to conduct analysis.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of machines, controllers, and tools (Fanuc or Mazak 1850/1060).
• Ability to control operations of equipment and watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machine is working properly.
• Ability to set up fixtures properly including clamping, centering, and indicating of fixture.
• Ability to set up cutting tools and change out inserts for cutting operation.
• Ability to use and understand measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, and bar gauges.
• High school diploma/GED preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of previous CNC machine set up and operation experience or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience in the aerospace manufacturing process preferred.
• Previous experience in a Leadman role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up and operates conventional and/or up to 5 axis CNC machines.
• Determines specifications or procedures for tooling requirements, set up procedures, machine operation, work-piece dimensions or numerical control sequences using blueprints, instructions and machine knowledge.
• Assists in training and mentoring employees needing assistance when necessary.
• Ensures work in progress is completed in conformance to specifications.
• Assists with production issues as they arise.
• Ensures needed documentation is available for set up to be completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Monitors and maintains machines during use in order to diagnose machine malfunctions, need for adjustments or repairs.
• Assists in problem solving issues related to machine setting, tooling and/or specifications.
• Assists with ensuring designated daily/weekly/monthly outputs are met.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
• May clean machine, tooling and parts and area surrounding machine in accordance with 5S procedures.
• May coordinate and communicate production status between departments/shifts.
• May communicate special needs or tooling exceptions to applicable departments/persons.
• Assists with and updates visual presentations and performance measurements.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follows directions from a supervisor, interacts well with co-workers, understands and follows work rules and procedures.
• Participates in Daily Management board meetings and willing to discuss Safety, Quality, Delivery, Efficiency and Utilization.
• Organizes, leads, and participates in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Supports and guides efforts to continuously improve company performance related to 'lean' manufacturing techniques, quality system, cost and delivery requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a market-led base salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Wellness benefits.
• Employee recognition program.
• Matching 401k plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Employee wellness activities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Community involvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED