Machinist

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:
5. Describe any specialized knowledge or skill (e.g., technical, scientific, administrative, managerial) which your position requires.

Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma required from an accredited institution
• Minimum 7 years experience in machining, honing or lapping parts in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds often.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate geographical area (50 miles 90039) will be considered for this position.

Position Criteria:
• Experienced with multiple machine tools, production methods and shop practices preferred.
• Ability to learn equipment and processes for fabrication of aerospace parts, produce parts in accordance with the production plans, sketches and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain close tolerance dimensions on critical parts.
• Knowledge of dimensional measuring instrumentations and use of such tools to verify actual measurements of machined diameters, dimensions and features.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, manufacturing routings, procedures, and routers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Familiarity with SPC principles and methods.
• Ability to produce and inspect critical parts with tight tolerances and finishes, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to logically solve problems and to keep assignments and projects moving in an orderly and structured fashion.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• 8 plus years experience in machining, honing or lapping parts in a manufacturing environment.
• Involvement in successful process definition and re-engineering.
• Experience in employee involvement in multi-discipline teaming.
• Proficiency with computer based methods and tools.
• Familiarity /experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement and Six Sigma methodology.