Job Description

Description

Primus Aerospace is currently seeking CNC Set Up Machinists at our Lakewood facility. We are willing to pay a premium for experienced machinists.

Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs / Primes & Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts, machined out of standard and exotic metals. Working at Primus will afford you the opportunity to work with machines from Haas, DMU Mori, Mazak, Pacer, Mori-Seki, and Okuma.

Work schedule: 2nd Shift (Nights); (M-Th 4:00pm - 2:30am), base pay plus 10% night shift differential

Job Purpose:

The CNC Set Up Machinist supports manufacturing operations according to the company’s Quality System and ensures compliance to customer requirements and specifications.

CNC Set Up Machinist Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Setting up CNC Mills and/or Lathes
• Confirms proper router and drawing to correct revision
• Reviews the program specifications to determine the sequence of set-up operations and dimensions of finished product
• Establishes a strong and reliable set-up for operators to follow, as well as fills out the proper instructions for the operator to follow
• Verify/meet expected cycle times and production expectations daily
• Keep scrap to 2% minimum
• Validate part quality through IPIC chart completion and verification
• Ensure tooling / back-up tooling is adequate
• Organization/cleanliness of work areas including support of a 5S program
• Work in close collaboration with our programming and operations teams
• Support a culture of employee engagement, team success, accountability and buy-in of company objectives

  Job Requirements 

• Ability to set up CNC Mills and/or Lathes. Capability to set up both types is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a CNC set-up machinist.
• 3-axis Mastercam programming experience a plus
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, print reading, and mathematics
• Must have tools, indicators, micrometers, calipers, deburring tools, etc.
• Being a team player is essential to achieve success in this position.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Our work environment is fast-paced and professional while providing continued growth fostered by our commitment to teamwork. We offer comprehensive benefits including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, long-term and short-term disability.

At Primus Aerospace, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates all individuals. 

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