Machinist II (Grind)

Dodge Industrial•Baldwin Park, CA

4d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Machinist II is responsible for performing basic machine setups and operating fabrication machinery. This role requires the ability to perform simple setups and operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment, with a major focus on lathes, mills, grinders, honing machines, and drill presses. The machinist will produce parts according to instructions, blueprints, or technical drawings, maintain and perform minor routine maintenance on machines, and evaluate parts using measuring instruments. Documentation and reporting of discrepancies are also key responsibilities, along with maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to all safety procedures and protocols. The role also involves supporting area organization, fostering a continuous improvement mindset, and adhering to company policies to promote a positive work culture.

Requirements

Must be able to read engineering blueprints and planning.
A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, strong multitasking ability, and an interest in learning new skills/technologies required.
MUST be well organized, works well with others and flexible.
Broad skill set who is not afraid to tackle multiple tasks.
Knowledge of tooling speeds and feeds offsets and minor program changes.
Ability to prove out programs.
Setup, program, and operate two CNC Lathes (Okuma).
Perform tool adjustment as required.
Work with Engineering to make tooling.
Able to use inspections tool to inspect parts.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, U.S. National, Refugee, or Asylee) due to ITAR and EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a 2 year technical/trade school in machining (preferred).

Responsibilities

Performs simple setups and operates a variety of machines, tools and other equipment (with major focus on lathes, mills, grinders, honing machines, drill presses, but may also include hydraulic or pneumatic presses, bench grinders, deburring and polishing tools, and manual operations) to produce parts per instructions, blueprints or other technical drawings.
Properly maintains and performs minor routine maintenance to machines utilized.
Evaluates parts or material by measuring with appropriate instruments and may perform simple testing to validate parts or material conforms to requirements.
Documents information as required per the work instruction or as instructed and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor, lead, and/or engineer.
Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to all safety procedures and protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Supports area organization and fosters a continuous improvement mindset.
Adheres to the company's policies and promotes a healthy and positive work culture.