Production Machinist - Defense Systems Division
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machinist
Production Machinist
- Defense Systems Division
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineer
Location:
Parker Aerospace Group - DSD-Irvine, CA
1st Shift
- Core hours: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Position Summary:
Following predetermined procedures, duties will include but not be limited to set ups and operating on a production basis, Set-up and operate Conventional and CNC Lathe, turret lathe, engine lathe, Conventional and CNC mills and other machine shop equipment to perform machining operations to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. Must have inspection techniques and shop safety. Selects mounts and aligns tooling attachments and materials.
Able to work from drawings to set & adjust speeds, feeds to hold close tolerances. Knowledge of Fadal and Haas Machines is a plus.
Responsibilities:
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Good understanding of ESD controls, resistance welding, working under microscopes, soldering, epoxy mixing, bonding, assembly and packaging techniques, as well as handling of classified assemblies.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
- Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
- Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
- Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, saws, etc.
- 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, or edit computerized machine control media.
- 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 workpiece to specifications.
- Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
- Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
- Maintains and cleans machining equipment.
- Creates tooling and holding fixtures as required to fabricate parts.
- May be assigned to assist other departments.
Job Specifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required for the position.
Education and Years of
Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Six (6) or more years' experience operating and setting–up Conventional and CNC Lathes, Mills and other machine shop equipment.
- MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN: U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship).
- Must work independently, produce quality parts and be able to inspect own work.
- Must have training in CNC machining, inspection techniques and shop safety.
- Requires experience with handling precision machine parts, metal finishes and assemblies.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak…
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