Machinist III (Night Shift)

VACCO Industries•South El Monte, CA

About The Position

Set up and operate all phases of processing pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electromechanical assemblies for Space. Assemble and test production hardware and their subassemblies by following blueprint and other written and/or verbal specifications.

Requirements

The technician must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in a similar work environment.
Must be able to setup and operate tools required for assembly including, but not limited to; standard hand tools, load testing devices, micrometers, depth mics, calipers and microscopes.
Technician must possess basic blueprint reading and comprehension skills.
Must be able to setup and operate equipment required for testing including, but not limited to; multimeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, pressure, gauges and transducers, data recorders, load cells, and flowmeters.
Good verbal and written English communication skills.
Basic mathematic skills required to calculate simple formulas and conversions.
Strong reasoning ability a must.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Regularly lift up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. (such as working at a test bench). Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers.

Responsibilities

Perform work duties provided by immediate Lead, Supervisor or Manager.
Clean, assemble and test various valves and filters following written procedures and other appropriate documentation.
Interpret assembly setup requirements from written procedures and successfully complete assembly.
Interpret test system schematics and successfully construct test system by obtaining correct system components and fabrication of stainless steel tubing, including cutting, bending and flaring.
Interpret test setup requirements from written procedures and successfully test component.
Perform testing using gases (Nitrogen and helium) and water.
Perform testing at ambient temperatures as well as extreme cold and hot temperatures during thermal testing.
Read and interpret test data, and record neatly and accurately on appropriate data sheets.
Recognize and report any out-of-family conditions or discrepancies.
Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
Maintain assembly and test setups in good working order.