Machinist

Nusano•Valencia, CA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

This unique role works in a prototype machine shop environment and understands how to set up small or one-off custom part runs in an efficient manner. The Machinist will help us set up and operate a new 3 to 5 axis VMC and must have some experience with Mastercam, SolidCAM or similar. The machinist will also need some experience with Southwestern’s TRAK mill and lathes. The position applies GD&T, reads shop prints, interacts and communicates with engineers and scientists, and operates machinery and equipment in a safe manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Must have a training school background plus 3 to 5 years in a prototype machine shop using manual machines, or 5 to 10 years in a prototype machine shop
Experience setting up and operating a 3- to 5-axis VMC
Experience with Mastercam, SolidCAM, or similar CAM software
Experience with Southwestern’s TRAK mill and lathes
Requires working knowledge of controls and instrumentation, conceptual skills, functional and technical skills, attention to detail, good verbal communication skills, and ability to use good judgment
Must have a strong understanding of GD&T and be able to read shop prints
Must be able to interact and communicate with engineers and scientists
Frequent use of computers with repetitive keyboard and mouse activity and manual dexterity
Ability to operate hand and power tools for long periods
Ability to regularly lift 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Operate machinery and equipment in a safe manner
Perform housekeeping tasks as necessary to maintain a clean and safe work area
Notify supervisory personnel if a nonconforming condition is disclosed
Perform tool proofing of first run jobs and give feedback to programming to ensure run efficiency and accuracy
Set controls of feed, speed, and depth of cut without supervision
Understand and apply optimal workholding techniques
Work with other operators as required to ensure optimum setup
Analyze and solve manufacturing problems with a high level of skill
Follow safety guidelines and procedures established by the company
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and/or calipers
Identify nonconforming parts using precision measuring instruments
Set tooling and apply offsets
Using tooling and material data, calculate surface footage to machine components