Machinist

TriMas Corporation • Simi Valley, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

RSA Engineered Products LLC is seeking an on-site, full-time Machinist for its manufacturing operation in Simi Valley, California. The Machinist builds, restores, and services tooling used to fabricate rubber or metal parts for assemblies, generally working from assembly or part drawings and sketches. The role operates engine lathes, milling machines, and other production shop equipment, using machinist’s hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and shop mathematics, including trigonometry. The Machinist produces parts to specifications and instructions, blueprints, and operations sheets, meeting established quality and productivity standards. Production runs and tooling details are required as needed, along with other assigned duties.

The position involves regular standing, walking, reaching, handling tools and objects, and lifting or moving up to 100 pounds. The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and encounter fumes, airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise is usually moderate, and safety protective gear is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The expected pay range is $25.00–$28.00 per hour; compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for additional incentives, with details provided during the interview process.

Requirements

• Complete two years of apprenticeship, including courses in shop mathematics and mechanical drawing.
• Have five or more years of experience operating various production machine shop equipment.
• Have good mechanical aptitude and be able to read and work from sketches.
• Be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Be able to communicate in English.
• Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Be able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Wear required safety protective gear.

Responsibilities

• Perform engine lathe and milling machine operations for all phases of assigned work.
• Build, restore, and service tooling used to fabricate rubber or metal parts for assemblies, working from drawings or sketches.
• Operate production machine shop equipment and use machinist’s hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and shop mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Produce production parts according to specifications, instructions, blueprints, and operations sheets.
• Meet established quality and productivity standards.
• Perform production runs and tooling details as required.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance and prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid time off, which may include vacation and sick time
• Retirement program
• Other voluntary benefits
• Some roles may qualify for equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed