Machine Shop Assistant
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense•Moorpark, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Machining Assistant supports daily production activities in an aerospace machine shop. This role is responsible for assisting machinists with tooling preparation, part handling, deburring, packaging, equipment maintenance, and laser marking. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and capable of working in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read and follow work instructions and shop travelers
- Basic mechanical aptitude and hand tool experience
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to follow strict safety and quality requirements
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with aerospace parts and documentation
- Experience with deburring, laser marking, or packaging precision components
- Basic understanding of blueprints and GD&T
- Forklift or shop equipment experience (a plus)
Responsibilities
- Assist machinists with tool preparation, presetting, cleaning, and organization
- Help maintain tooling inventory and report worn or damaged tools
- Ensure tooling is properly labeled, stored, and handled
- Perform manual deburring, edge breaking, and basic finishing per work instructions
- Use hand tools, abrasives, and pneumatic tools safely and effectively
- Ensure parts meet dimensional, visual, and cosmetic requirements
- Package machined parts per aerospace specifications to prevent damage or contamination
- Apply proper identification, labeling, and documentation
- Assist with kitting and preparation for internal or external processing
- Operate laser marking equipment under established procedures
- Verify part orientation, marking location, and content per drawings or customer requirements
- Inspect marked parts for clarity, accuracy, and compliance
- Performs manual/mechanized assembly operations
- Responsible for adhering to all safety and quality requirements
- Process specifications using hand tools, machinery, air presses, jigs and other equipment and tooling
- Must be able to follow work instructions
- Assist with machine cleaning, chip removal, and coolant maintenance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area (5S practices)
- Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks as directed
- Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and shop procedures
- Comply with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ITAR, customer requirements)
- Report nonconforming parts, damaged equipment, or safety concerns promptly
- Support production flow and meet delivery schedules
- Assist with other shop tasks as needed
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
