Cnc Machinist Iv (3Rd Shift)

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs manufacture and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is Senior Operations SoCal?

We are a technology-driven, team-oriented, manufacturing company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results-oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.

We are currently seeking a full-time CNC Machinist IV for the 3rd Shift (11:30pm – 6:30am) Monday- Friday at our El Cajon location. We offer a 25% differential pay for our 3rd Shift hours.

What does the job involve?

The CNC Machinist IV is responsible for the setup and operation of 3 – 5 axis computer numerical control (CNC) machines to include Lathe, Mill and Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL) and modified Mill with dual heads to perform and produce precision metal parts and materials. Determines dimensions and tolerances of material for machining, sequences of operations required by studying specifications, makes adjustments to adhere to established specifications. Plans and executes potentially difficult machining assignments. Uses precision measuring tools to check accuracy of work.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Sets-up, adjusts and operates machine controls to position tools or regulate cutting depth, speed, feed, or coolant flow to produce precision metal parts and materials as specified by work order, blueprints, drawing, templates, or layout.
• Determines specifications or procedures for tooling requirements, set up procedures, machine operation, work-piece dimensions or numerical control sequences using blueprints, instructions, and machine knowledge.
• Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and workpiece on machine chuck. Starts and stops automatic operation of numerical control machine parts or test setup, work-piece dimensions or programming. May adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machine malfunctions.
• Monitors and maintains machines during use in order to diagnose machine malfunctions, need for adjustments or repairs. May perform routine machine maintenance including checking coolant and positioning of machine.
• Demonstrates ability to start and stop automatic operation of numerical control machine or test set up, work-piece dimensions or programming.
• Ensures proper dimensions of finished material to ensure conformance to specifications.
• May clean machine, tooling and parts and area surrounding machine in accordance with 5S procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follows directions from a supervisor, interacts well with co-workers, understands, and follows work rules and procedures, complies with corporate policies, goals, and objectives, accepts constructive feedback, and exhibits initiative and commitment.
• Participates in Daily Management board meetings and willing to discuss Safety, Quality, Delivery, Efficiency and Utilization.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve machining processes and efficiency.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities as needed.

What key skills and experience do I need?

• Ability to read basic blueprints, drawings, or templates, including dimensional, true position, and circularity call outs.
• Shop mathematics, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and Feeds & Speed calculations.
• Knowledge of machines, controllers, and tools (Fanuc or Mazak.)
• Ability to control operations of equipment and watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machine is working properly.
• Ability to set up fixtures properly including clamping, centering, and indicating of fixture.
• Ability to set up cutting tools and change out inserts for cutting operation.
• Ability to use and understand measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, and bar gauges.

What qualifications should I have?

Education:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Vocational training or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• 5 years of previous CNC machine set up and operation experience or equivalent experience.
• Mazak Mill/Turn experience required.

Why Join Senior Aerospace Ketema?

Joining Senior means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR, and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran

Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.