Machinist

Amca•El Segundo, CA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Amca is building airplanes for the 21st century, starting by designing new hardware that flies on today’s planes. Aviation was once humanity’s boldest ambition, but the industry hasn’t successfully built a new plane in 40 years. We don’t think it has to be this way. Overview: The Machinist role is responsible for fabricating precision components in Amca's R&D shop. You will work directly alongside engineers to turn designs into hardware across a wide variety of materials and processes. We are looking for a skilled, autonomous machinist with high standards for workmanship and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment
Proficiency with CNC and manual equipment including mills and lathes
Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, notes, and tolerances
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR

Nice To Haves

7+ years of machining experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing
Proficiency with CAM software and ability to read and adjust G-code
Familiar with multiple machine controls including Fanuc, Siemens, and OSP
Experience machining exotic or difficult metals common to aerospace applications
Experience operating plastic injection molding equipment is a bonus
Background in an R&D or prototype environment

Responsibilities

Set up and operate multi-axis CNC mills, lathes, EDMs, and manual equipment
Write and optimize CAM programs for new parts and processes
Complete machining operations from engineering drawings, models, and verbal instructions
Work with complex, tight tolerance parts across a variety of materials
Inspect parts using hand tools to verify dimensions
Design and fabricate fixtures and tooling as needed
Work closely with engineering to refine designs for manufacturability
Communicate clearly when production is blocked or drawings are unclear
Continuously provide feedback for process improvements
Willing to cross train in other shop operations to support the broader team
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Positive attitude, reliable, and works well on a team