CNC Set-Up Machinist

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Join Trio Manufacturing, where innovation takes flight! As a key ally to major aerospace primes, we specialize in crafting precision aircraft components and sub-assemblies for cutting-edge commercial and military programs. Additionally, we proudly produce and support the Trulok line of precision measuring instruments. Immerse yourself in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your ideas, talents, and experiences are not just recognized but celebrated.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and committed to success, your journey begins with us at Trio Manufacturing!

• Location:
  
  El Segundo, CA
• Salary: $20 - $45 per hour
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time

Sets up and operates all 5 AXIS CNC Milling machines and machining centers to machine parts from billet, castings & forging as required with minimal supervision by performing the following duties.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.
• Works well with other team members.
• Reads work instructions, blueprints, GD & T, speed & feed calculations, basic trig, G and M codes, perishable tooling and tool geometry, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
• Capable of lifting 20-50 lbs. regularly or uses overhead cranes as required to move parts when needed.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, and write or edit CNC programs.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished part to specifications.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Confers with department leader, manufacturing engineers, direct supervisor, inspectors, planners, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
• Completes all necessary documentation, shop travelers, machine logs, in-process inspection sheets, planning change requests, etc.

• 5-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. High School Diploma or equivalency required.

• Familiarity and capable of operating all tools and equipment in a machine shop, including mills, lathes, grinders, saws, CMMs, deburring equipment, various measuring tools, optical comparator, profilometer, etc. Must be able to read and write in English.