Machinist Req# 20761-1

Manual Lathe/Engine Lathe Machinist 
Pay: $32.00 - $34.00
Schedule: (5:00 AM-3:35 PM) plus Saturday
Location: Westminster, CA

This position requires judgement to plan & perform normal range of operations requiring tool setting and machining with a manual lathe by established machining procedures that may affect quality of work.

Responsibilities:
Set up and operate manual lathes to perform a series of repetitive machining operations, such as turning, boring, threading, or facing of metal work pieces such as casting, forgings, & bar stock according to specifications, sketches, routing instructions and knowledge of turning procedures.

• Reads blueprints, sketches, job orders for such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and instructions.
• Positions & secures tools in holders using wrenches.
• Lifts workpiece manually & positions & secures it between lathe centers, in chuck or in holding fixture, using wrenches.
• Moves controls to set specified rotation speeds, feed rates, & depth of cuts.
• Observes machining operation to detect malfunctions or excessive tool wear.
• Verifies conformance of machined work to specifications using gauges, calipers, & micrometers.
• Changes worn tooling.
• May compute such date as dimensions, rotation speeds, feed rates, & machining times using knowledge of shop mathematics & metal properties.
• Perform miscellaneous duties & responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of experience in the related field, though prefer candidate who has 5+ years of experience in the related filed.
• Must be able to set up and operate manual equipment efficiently.
• Must have good mechanical skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Aerospace experience is preferred.
• Experience with close tolerance and high-quality precision work. The ability to execute complex set-ups requiring unique and non-routine methods.
• Solid understanding of metal properties and use of precision/non-precision instruments.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Ability to read drawings, tool layouts and specifications.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communications and teamwork skills.

About Kimco:

Kimco Staffing Services is a rapidly growing, award-winning staffing firm whose purpose is to add real value to our clients and candidates while "Changing lives, One Job at a Time." We have won Best Of Staffing Client and Talent satisfaction awards from Clearly Rated for the last 10 years. Only 2% of staffing companies nationwide receive this recognition! We support our teams, candidates, and clients with strong operational excellence and state-of-the-art industry software platforms.
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