Lathe Machinist (Okuma) - Military veterans preferred

Essex Industries, Huntington Beach manufactures complex, tight tolerance parts, assemblies, and devices for the Aerospace and Medical market sectors. This requires skilled machinists with the ability to set-up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC Lathe Machines.

We are seeking (1) Lathe Machinist for the 1st & 2nd shift.

Summary of Job:

• Maintain and operate Okuma Lathe.
• Produce tight tolerance, high precision aerospace parts.
• Document product results for all components produced daily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Operate and maintain machines, calibration, cleaning etc.
• Control and adjust machine settings
• Read Blueprints and specifications
• Inspect parts with precision measuring tools
• Maintain production logs (Traveler, Planning etc.)
• Keep waste low, minimize scrap, account for all parts on jobs.
• Keep machinery and work area clean, safe, maintained, and organized

Requirements

• 5-10 years of machine shop experience working with CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Aerospace or medical device experience preferred.
• Some trade school education preferred.

Salary Description

$26/hr to $30/hr