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SalaryPrinceton Precision Group: Always Advancing. Each business unit under the PPG portfolio has been deliberately selected for their ability to support their customers, lead their industry, and provide high quality products. Your journey with us is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to support the manufacturing of critical hardware to key defense programs, supporting missions to space and providing access for global travel. Join us in the journey!
Paragon Precision, a Princeton Precision Group company is an industry leader in the aerospace & defense, outer space, and power generation industries. We are actively seeking multiple experienced CNC Machinists to support our Valencia, CA location. This is an opportunity for experienced lathe, mill, or mill/turn machinists to join, and grow in the PPG organization. To be considered CNC Machinists must have 5 or more years of Aerospace industry experience. The specifics of this role change with each new project, flexibility is a key attribute.
Highlights and Benefits
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus; eligible upon hire
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays
- Tuition / professional development reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Optional HSA with company contribution
- Short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance at no cost
- Limitless opportunity for advancement
- Set-up and operate CNC equipment including, but not limited to lathe, mill and / or mill-turn (Okuma, Mori Seiki, Doosan, and Hermle systems) (Fanuc and Heidenhain controllers)
- Edit programs and adjust machine settings as required
- Perform light preventative maintenance tasks daily to support machine reliability
- Collaborate and provide reliable input on machining approaches based on parts, materials, etc.
- Follow instructions according to customer or company specifications
- Support and train additional personnel as required
- Fixture and tool design concept
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of CNC precision machining experience
- Ability to calculate shop math equations with ease
- Computer literacy is required
- Programming experience is a plus, but not required
- Proven track record with consistent employment
- Aerospace industry experience required
- Ability to use standard measuring gauges for in-process inspection
- Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team and results-driven environment
- Solid understanding of GD&T with ability to read and interpret drawing requirements
- Thorough knowledge of machining techniques, cutting tools, feeds and speeds, insert life
- Willingness to demonstrate on-machine aptitude
- Ability and willingness to work in a team or minimally supervised environment
- Willingness to work overtime as requested
- Creative, positive, team-player approach to work and projects alike
Compensation for this role is based on ability and years of experience
