CNC Lathe Operator Level 2 - 2nd Shift

This position is 2nd shift.

Position Summary:

Operate 2-5 axis CNC/Automated machine cells as well as standalone machines, which requires basic machine setup including preparing and setting up fixtures and cutting tools, as well as loading and adjusting CNC programs and offsets. Level two machinist competencies include the ability to use more advanced quality inspection tools and techniques such as height and air gauges and bench inspection. The level two machinist will have basic competencies in print reading and common CNC G and M codes. Typically, 2-4 years of experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to manufacture parts according to engineering drawings, specifications, routers, and work instructions.
• Perform simple machine setups, including loading tooling, installing fixtures or work holding, setting basic tool offsets, and loading material.
• Load and run established CNC programs.
• Make minor CNC program adjustments as necessary within authorized parameters, such as adjusting speeds, feeds, offsets, or other basic program values.
• Make tool and wear-offset adjustments to maintain part dimensions and compensate for normal tool wear.
• Monitor machine operation and identify basic machining issues, including tool wear, surface-finish problems, dimensional variation, or abnormal machine conditions.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to verify parts meet drawing and specification requirements.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, pin gauges, and other inspection tools, as applicable.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, basic GD&T callouts, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing instructions.
• Document inspection results and complete required production and quality records accurately.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming product and notify the appropriate supervisor or Quality personnel when parts do not meet requirements.
• Change cutting tools and inserts as required and make appropriate adjustments following tool changes.
• Maintain established production and quality standards while minimizing scrap and rework.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform basic machine care and routine operator-level maintenance as assigned.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering personnel to resolve routine production issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years minimum experience in aerospace/automotive machining or related industry. Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, CELOS controllers. Preferred certifications in CNC operations.
• Experience working in an aerospace, defense, precision machining, or similarly regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, nickel-based alloys, or other aerospace materials.
• Ability to distinguish between machine, tooling, material, and quality-related problems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing conforming product.

Level of Education:

High school diploma/GED equivalent required.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile:

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

Location Profile:

Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world's leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.