Precision Machinist

Solar Turbines•Gardena, CA

3d•$30 - $45

About The Position

The Machinist sets up and operates OD/ID gear-grinding machines to correct runout, perpendicularity, parallelism, and concentricity on shafts, splines, and spur, helical, and double-helical gears. The role also involves using associated wheel-dressing and balancing equipment, precision instruments, and optical equipment to prepare and verify workpieces and grinding wheels. The Machinist checks finished parts against quality requirements, records finish dimensions, and obtains inspection acceptance. The position supports department objectives through related gear-machining work, operator checklists, compliance with environmental, health, and safety procedures, waste segregation, and housekeeping.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to make calculations using shop mathematics and handbook formulas, including algebra and trigonometry.
Ability to use precision instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, height gages, snap gages, ring gages, and gear-measuring wires.
Equivalent to two years of high school plus two to three years of trades training.
One to two years of experience.
Willingness to work any shift.

Nice To Haves

CNC experience and ability to program.
Working knowledge of GD&T.

Responsibilities

Follow instructions to set up and operate OD/ID grinding machines and associated wheel-dressing and balancing equipment.
Use hand tools, gauges, and dial indicators to install involute cams, yokes, arbors, and workpieces.
Use optical equipment to position wheel-dresser tools; balance and dress wheels as required.
Indicate workpieces between bench centers before loading the grinder and make adjustments or calculations needed to meet quality standards.
Monitor machine operations and perform dimensional verification and finished-part checks before unloading.
Visually inspect parts for finish and indications of surface burn or tempering.
Maintain records of finish dimensions and obtain inspection acceptance for finished parts.
Perform related gear-machining work of comparable or lower skill level and check other operators’ work as required.
Complete operator checklists and comply with EH&S procedures.
Segregate waste materials and maintain good housekeeping as required.
Carry out other tasks within the scope and skill level of the position in support of department objectives and skill development.