Machinist

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Microwave Power Products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day.

Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

Microwave Power Products, Inc.

is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems.

With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TODAY (Role Summary): To perform complex set ups and machining operations on standard machine tools, using all accessory tools and equipment necessary for completion of assignment.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR (Responsibilities) * Sets up, maintains set up and fully operates all machine tools within tolerances and specifications as directed by supervisor or written documentation.

* Adapts standard tooling, mounts cutting tools, sets feeds and speeds, determines number of cuts required to obtain finish, and makes all the necessary adjustments * Works with all required materials * Operates 2 & 3 axis Bridgeport Acu-Rite retrofit mills, Matsuura 3-axis CNC, Hass 3-axis CNC lathes * Performs manual machining using Hardinge lathe, LeBlond lathe, Bridgeport, and Deckel mills.

* Checks and measures work using measuring tools, including gage blocks, sine bars, and toolmaker's microscope.

* Works from engineering drawings, rough sketches, written specifications, and oral instructions * Give work direction to machine operators and machine specialist as required * Assists in machine set up for machine operators and machine specialists as required.

* Performs heat treating, finishing, grinding, honing, brazing and mechanical assembly operations as required.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE: (Minimum Requirements) * High School Diploma or General Education degree (GED) * Prior Acu-rite retrofit operating experience is highly desired * Must have five (5) years applicable machine tool experience with 3 years manual machining.

* Must be able to perform machining independently and willing to train others * Must read and interpret mechanical drawings, have good understanding of geometric tolerances * Must be able to lift, up to 50 lbs.

WHAT WE OFFER: Salary Range - $38.00 - $51.00 / hour Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, MPP is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise.

We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE: We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to MPP, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team.

MPP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone.

We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization.

It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders.

We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

MPP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.