CNC Lathe Machinist - 1st Shift

Job Description

Company Summary

Advanced Machining & Tooling, LLC ("AMT") is a precision component manufacturing facility in Poway, CA that was established in 1989. AMT specialized in unique or difficult to fabricate aerospace and gas turbine components made from exotic metals. Certified to ISO 9001 and AS9100. We are a tight tolerance, technology driven company that employs 5-axis milling, turning, water jet cutting, all forms EDM, etc.

Projects we have worked on include: Mars Rover, James Webb Space Telescope, electromagnetic systems (i.e. Rail Gun, EMALS), turbine engine components, missile components, and much more!

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to support the CNC lathe department’s ability to achieve its goals and objectives. This includes the safe and efficient operation of a CNC lathe machine allowing for the achievement of customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Set up and Operate CNC machine for the cutting of metallic materials

Tool life management

Interpret blueprints, sketches/shop drawings, and engineering specifications

Perform 1st piece, in-process and last piece inspection using micrometers, calipers, comparators, various gauges according to process documentation

Perform operator maintenance

Diagnose and correct equipment or tool issues

Perform basic de-burr or rework of work in-process

Make recommendations to optimize and improve assigned processes

Maintain workstation to 5S standards

Perform all work according to Advanced Machining and Tooling safety standards

Comply with all Advanced Machining and Tooling policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility

Work Environment

This job operates in the production area

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

This position will carry parts and material up to 50 pounds

This position requires lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds

This position routinely performs reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping in order to package/unpackage parts, move and set tools, equipment and materials

This position will work the forklift or use another technique to bring in anything that is over 50 pounds

When deburring, this position will routinely perform tedious operations requiring hand and finger dexterity

This position will stand at least 95% of the scheduled shift

Required Education & Experience

Minimum 4 years successful prior essential duty related experience.

Tool life management experience required

Awareness of general safety, and quality systems.

Ability to read, write and interpret written instructions, blueprints, shop drawings and engineering specifications in English

Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic

Experience using G and M codes required

Experience with 3-axis machine set up and operation is required

Must be able to understand CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine) reports

Ability to hold tight tolerances required

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

The company requires access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US Government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals.

Candidates must be United States Citizen, or US Permanent Resident.

Candidates are subject to a background check, drug test and reference check.

Total Rewards Package

This is a permanent, non-exempt (hourly), full time position. The hourly pay range for this position is $25 - $35 per hour (depending on experience).

Our comprehensive benefit package includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with matching contributions, 10 days of paid vacation annually, 5 days of paid sick leave annually, 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, FSA and HSA (depending on insurance choice), life insurance, short and long term disability and parental leave.

AAP/EEO Statement

AMT provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

Monday through Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

40 hours per week

Full-time