Maintenance Machinist (Manual Mill & Lathe)

Airtech International•Huntington Beach, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Airtech is a global leader founded in 1973, specializing in materials for high-performance composite parts used in aerospace, automotive, marine, green energy, and recreational sports industries. The Maintenance Machinist is responsible for adjusting, repairing, and maintaining assigned production equipment, supporting production quality and equipment performance. This role also involves modifying, repairing, or producing equipment parts as needed. It is a good fit for an experienced traditional/manual machinist who enjoys hands-on repair work, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and using manual machining skills in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Manual machining experience required, including manual mill and lathe experience.
Ability to machine parts to engineering tolerances and company specifications.
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, sketches, and technical instructions.
Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
Comfortable making, modifying, or repairing parts for production equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Reliable, safety-minded, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum of two (2) years of manual machining, machine shop, toolroom, or related experience required.

Nice To Haves

Technical school degree, certificate, or equivalent hands-on work experience preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, maintenance, or repair environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Use precision measuring and gauging tools to inspect parts before, during, and after machining to ensure they meet engineering tolerances.
Review technical drawings, blueprints, manuals, or instructions to understand specifications and produce precision metal parts.
Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, and other standard machine shop equipment to produce accurate parts.
Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and take corrective action.
Make necessary repairs, corrections, and running adjustments to maintain production and quality.
Review the production schedule and perform scheduled maintenance when equipment is not being used for manufacturing.
Monitor equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended maintenance when practical to ensure proper production and quality levels.
Perform preventive maintenance checks and inspections on assigned equipment, report findings to the supervisor, and take appropriate action.
Notify the supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions, corrective actions taken, quality issues, or needed supplies.
Perform repair, rebuilding, or overhaul work on manufacturing or service equipment using blueprints, manuals, written instructions, or verbal instructions.
Make repair parts when parts are not commercially available or in stock.
Plan setups and operate typical machine shop tools to produce parts to required tolerances and company specifications.
Use standard machinist hand tools, measuring tools, and machine shop equipment safely and effectively.
Set up and test production equipment under power, identify mechanical difficulties, trace issues to the source, and correct problems.
Instruct and direct maintenance trainees as assigned.
May operate equipment during relief periods.
Notify supervisor or manager of any potential safety hazards.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.