Located in Santa Fe Springs, CA
Pay: $20.00 -$24.00 per hour
Job Full Description
General Machinist
$20.00 -$24.00 per hour, DOE
7:00 am – 3:30 pm / Monday-Friday
A leading aerospace manufacturing company looking for a skilled General Machinist with the ability to independently operate a wide range of conventional machines to produce complex aerospace parts. As a General Machinist, you'll operate 2- and 3-axis conventional Mills and Lathes, Gundrill machines, Hone machines, and more. You’ll perform complex setups, read technical blueprints, and ensure finished parts meet strict aerospace specifications, with minimal supervision. You are applying through Express Employment Professionals, an award-winning Staffing Firm
General Machinist Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate a range of conventional machines (Mills, Lathes, Gundrills, Hone machines)
- Perform complex setups, including selecting and adjusting cutting tools, fixtures, jaws, and machine settings.
- Interpret blueprints, process manuals, and specifications to determine machining tasks.
- Run trial operations to confirm machine settings and accuracy.
- Calculate and set speeds, feeds, and machining factors.
- Load and unload parts using cranes, hoists, and forklifts.
- Monitor machines during operation and make adjustments as needed.
- Measure and inspect finished workpieces to confirm conformance to specs.
- Track time and tasks in company production systems.
- Follow all safety guidelines and contribute to continuous improvement.
General Machinist Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a conventional machinist in a manufacturing setting.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Skilled in reading and understanding blueprints and technical documents.
- Forklift and crane experience preferred; certifications a plus.
- Comfortable using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to input production data.
- Self-motivated and dependable with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
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Express Employment Professionals
(562) 693-5111
La Mirada, CA
2184
6709 Greenleaf Avenue
Suite 202
Whittier, CA 90601
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