JOB TITLE: CNC Machinist - Waterjet Focus
LOCATION: Alameda, CA (On-site)
We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.
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Contract or Contract to Hire (W2)
$30-$50/hr - Overtime available
Medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare
Robust 401K
Potential for bonuses
Sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify
Interpret dimensioned part drawings with fluency in order to ensure that the correct machine tools, work-holding, and inspection equipment are selected. Program and operate CNC waterjet, CNC brake press and hybrid CNC/Manual mills and lathes. This requires taking a part from start to finish, and includes programming in CAD/CAM software, calculating offsets, feeds and speeds, setting up tools and work-holding, proofing programs, loading parts, and breaking down setups when finished. Operate manual metal-cutting machinery such as knee mills, engine and tool room lathes, drill presses, tapping machines, surface grinders, and saws as necessary. Inspect finished or in-process parts using a variety of handheld inspections tools including calipers, micrometers, and hard gauges. Inspections may be done in cooperation with our QC lab. Communicate with other shop, quality control, and engineering personnel in pursuit of a transparent and cooperative atmosphere. Such communication is needed in order to deliver critical feedback to designers and technicians, to ensure proper fitment and handling, or to participate in manufacturability reviews. Improve shop effectiveness by identifying bottlenecks and recurring issues and offering potential solutions. You have an understanding of what continuous improvement looks like, and you leverage your position as Associate Machinist to support that end.
1+ years' experience as a machinist have prepared you for this fast-paced shop atmosphere Experience setting up and operating manual mills and lathes, and can do so with little to no supervision Possess direct machining experience on manual equipment such as a knee mill, manual lathe, or drill press Ability to calculate feeds and speeds and solve geometry problems Understand the differences between different types of materials, their grades, their relative machineability, and can identify them quickly Proficient with measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, hard gauges, and height gauges Ability to read shop drawings with fluency, and can communicate the requirements set forth by the drawing to others if requested Ability to lift 40+lbs, push heavy carts or crates, and can stretch, reach, kneel, or crawl as may be required by certain tasks. Capable of operating a ceiling crane and forklift for material manipulation. Experience operating machinery in order to identify necessary maintenance or safety issues while maintaining a clean work area, and can perform your own preventative maintenance. Proficient using Excel, Word, and email, and are otherwise comfortable using a computer for information retrieval and storage. You are comfortable conferring with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information. You undertake projects and tasks with a distinct attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and an optimistic attitude. Accountable, humble, and ask questions when in doubt.
Desired Multipliers
1+ years of hands-on waterjet or laser-cutter experience in a professional shop environment Experience in a high-mix, fast paced job shop Experience in fabrication, including welding, sheet metal, waterjet, assembly, or finish work Trained in an engineering or design discipline Lean manufacturing certifications Experience with Proto-TRAK, multi-axis machines, palletized HMCs/VMCs, laser cutting, or EDM
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.
We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.
The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
