CNC Machinist I
Magnetic Component Engineering (“MCE”), a subsidiary of Dexter Magnetic Technologies (“Dexter”), manufactures permanent magnets and magnetic assemblies made to demanding customer specification in the aerospace / defense, semiconductor equipment, medical, and industrial end markets. MCE is based in Torrance, CA and operates one 48,000 square foot facility with 85 employees.
About the role
This position has overall responsibility for grinding parts of various alloys to the requirements defined by specifications, work instructions, and direction of supervisors. An employee in this position will perform tasks directly related to the machining of both production and prototype parts made of various steels, alloys, engineering plastics, and magnetic materials.
Responsibilities
- Operate multi-axis lathes and mills and other related equipment holding extremely tight tolerances (+/- 2 microns) to customer drawing and quality specifications and MCE methods in a low volume, high mix environment.
- Learn basic setups on multi-axis lathes and mills.
- Learn blueprint reading, GD&T, and G&M code programs.
- Conduct 1st piece inspection and provide supporting quality documentation.
- Use various hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and associated gages and tooling.
- Learn advanced inspection equipment, e.g., CMM and digital optical measuring.
- Conduct preventative maintenance, 5S, and housekeeping duties.
- Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Trade school certification in Machining preferred.
- 2 years’ experience machining low volume, highly engineered product with zero or little scrap, or 0 years’ experience with a trade school certification in Machining.
Skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills; uses rigorous logic and methods to solve problems producing effective solutions to problem statements.
- Strong technical skills. Ability to set up and run a variety of machines while holding very tight tolerances with limited direction, creating quality parts to spec on short run parts (first part, good part). Primary equipment: CNC 5-axis Mill(s).
- Strong machine shop math and complex blueprint reading skills, including GD&T.
- Knowledge and use of a wide variety of precision measuring equipment.
Behaviors
- Is action oriented and independent.
- Has a heightened sense of urgency and works at a quick pace (high energy).
- Uses creativity to make connections among unrelated notions and is seen as having original thought.
- Attention to detail: focus on accuracy, completeness, and following standards, rules, regulations, and requirements.
- Cooperative with others and usually helpful to the rest of the team in getting work done.
- Upholds values and beliefs of organization. Exhibits integrity as a person and in their work. Maintains appropriate confidentiality at work.
- Personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve his/her work skills.
- Has a can-do, will-do attitude.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Works in a clean, temperature-controlled, and well-lit production environment; protective foot and eyewear required.
- 70% standing on cement floors with rubber mats, 10% sitting, 10% stooping and bending, and 10% walking.
- Lift and transport an average weight of 10 lbs., maximum 40 lbs.
- Manual dexterity of both hands.
- Near visual acuity (either corrected or uncorrected).
- Ability to understand verbal direction and instruction.
- Must be able to read, understand, and comply with all quality and safety regulations.
How This Position Contributes
The CNC Machinist I is responsible for manufacturing product according to customer specifications. Failure to follow the quality system processes can result in faulty parts which cost the company time and money.
Pay
Hourly range depending on experience: $27-$29 per hour.
Benefits
- Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life/AD&D (includes coverage for dependents, 100% company paid)
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability (100% company paid)
- Supplemental Life/AD&D
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition assistance after 1 year
- Paid time off
- 11 paid holidays