Aerospace Machinist

PDS Tech•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to find a skilled Machinist ready to bring precision, craftsmanship, and technical expertise to an exciting opportunity in San Diego, California. If you have hands-on Flow waterjet experience, a strong understanding of machining principles, and an eye for exacting detail, this could be your opportunity to put your skills to work in a cutting-edge aerospace environment. As a Machinist 1, you'll support the machining department at the San Diego structures site, including performing waterjet machining on composite materials. Your work will require precision, technical expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to quality. You'll join a collaborative team where your ability to interpret technical drawings, set up and operate machinery, and produce components to exact tolerances will contribute to highly specialized aerospace manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Hands-on experience setting up and operating Flow waterjet equipment.
Understanding of machining theory, methods, and strategies.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and tolerances.
Ability to use common machine shop hand tools and precision measurement equipment.
Formal machinist apprenticeship or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with limited supervision and make sound independent decisions.
Strong self-motivation and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and adapt to change.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional improvement.
Availability to work 2nd shift from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

Experience programming with Flow software.
Previous machining experience in an aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate Flow waterjet equipment and a variety of machine tools.
Operate equipment such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, precision grinders, and potentially numerically controlled machinery.
Machine composite and metal components to exact specifications, tolerances, and dimensions.
Interpret blueprints, sketches, mechanical drawings, and engineering specifications.
Determine machining sequences, required cuts, tooling, feeds, speeds, and setup methods.
Use machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments to verify accuracy.
Perform standard shop calculations related to dimensions, tooling, feeds, and speeds.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points to prepare stock for machining.
Fit and assemble precision parts into mechanical equipment.
Determine the materials, parts, tooling, and equipment needed to complete assigned work.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with applicable process and quality-control procedures.
Work independently with limited supervision while exercising sound judgment.
Collaborate with coworkers and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, accuracy, and attention to detail.