CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Job Location:

Simi Valley, CA (This position is 100% onsite)

Schedule:

9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Shift: Day shift

About Fisica Inc.

Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector—each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security.

At Fisica, we foster a strong, collaborative work culture that values individual contributions and empowers our employees. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and teamwork makes us a leader in the defense industry and an exceptional place to build a career.

The primary purpose of the Machinist position is to program, set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts and instruments. Additionally needs to operate manual lathes & milling machines. Performs a variety of manufacturing operations related to fabrication and/or machining of precision parts for manufacturing assembly. The position applies knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

The position does require routine machine maintenance and programming capabilities.

• Program for one off prototype parts or production parts run.
• Maintains the tools and machines required for optimum job performance.
• Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and precision instruments such as micrometers, indicators, calipers, height gages, etc..
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Selects the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Monitors machines during the machining process.
• Works from drawings, models, work orders, and instructions covering production parts or tooling requirements.
• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, or hand tools.
• Measures, examines, or tests completed units to check for defects and FOD to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit CNC machine control media.
• Constructs, modifies, or repairs a wide variety of product parts, subassemblies, and related tooling per blueprint and/or ECN, ECO.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

• Proficient in the use of GIBBS CAM 2024 software with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Must be able to work independently, without direction, with all types of processes and prototype development instructions, including prints, sketches, schematics, memos, notes etc.
• Has their own tools, precision and hand tools.
• Able to work with minimum supervisory guidance.
• High School Degree or equivalent required and 5 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years manual and CNC machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment, including setting up machine tools, lathes, and milling machines.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience reading/interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds and speeds.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development.

• Two (2) Year Technical Degree or completion of Relevant Apprenticeship a plus
• Must have a thorough knowledge in the operation of all metal working tools and machines, and the ability to determine the most efficient and economical methods of producing all materials and hardware…