First Tek, Inc. · 4 months ago
Machinist Technician (1st Shift)
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFirst Tek, Inc. is a company focused on high technology manufacturing, and they are seeking a Machinist Technician to set up and operate various machining centers. The role involves interpreting blueprints, troubleshooting machining problems, and contributing to lean initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
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Responsibilities
Runs multiple machines efficiently, which may require simultaneous operations. Adapts or improvises tooling to accomplish results where operations require a broad knowledge of production machining technology, operating skills, and shop techniques together with diversified experience
Sets ups, adjusts, and operates a variety of conventional and/or special purpose machines to perform the most diversified and difficult production operations on work having close and exact tolerances, several dimensional relationships, unusual contours, dimensional and finish requirements
Interprets customer requirements from blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, quality directives, charts, tables, sketches, and verbal instructions
Interfaces with engineering to resolve drawing errors, suggest design changes, and solve product/process problems
Implements manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling. May advise and assist with tooling design
Makes complex setups, which may include multiple work piece stations, utilizing custom and standard holding devices
Develops and defines processes with limited documentation, as required
Trouble shoots and resolves machining problems
Responsible for machining and checking parts to maintain a high level of quality and efficiency
Inspects finished parts for conformance to specifications by visual examination, and utilizes precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and surface plate techniques. May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated in accordance with schedule
Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements
Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements
Uses advanced shop mathematics, which may include trigonometry, and general knowledge of metal characteristics and other processing requirements
Actively contributes to lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area
Provides guidance or assistance in coordinating workload priorities to make appropriate accommodations based on business demand
Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area
Trains and mentors less experienced team members
Performs other related responsibilities, as requested
Actively contributes to or leads lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement
Capable of providing guidance in coordinating workload priorities to make appropriate accommodations based on business demand
Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area
Conducts training and mentors less experienced team members
Performs other related responsibilities, as requested
Qualification
Required
Five or more years direct industry related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment
Able to work independently with minimum supervisory guidance
Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs
May require specialized certification specific to division requirements (i.e. certified operator)
Read, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written and/or verbal instructions
Proficiently makes and evaluates complex machine setups
Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry
Displays ability to implement lean initiatives
Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development
Possesses effective mentoring and training skills and serves as a resource to other team members
Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications
Able to use employee self‐service systems to access on‐line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e. PMR, TORS, e‐mail)
Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self‐development activities
Company
First Tek, Inc.
To succeed in the complex world of technology, you need exceptional connections – to the right experts, the right opportunities and the right answers.
1001-5000 employees
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