Job Description

Strong Team Culture | Long-Tenured Employees

Swiss Screw Machinist – Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

El Cajon, CA

Join a well-established precision machine shop that has been producing high-quality components for aerospace and defense applications since 1971. Known for its supportive work environment and strong team culture, many employees have proudly remained with the company for over a decade.

As a Swiss Screw Machinist, you’ll play a key role in setting up and operating Citizen and Tsugami machines for both short-run and long-run production jobs. You'll be responsible for program edits, conducting first article inspections, and ensuring all parts meet strict quality standards.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)

• PTO including vacation, sick days, paid holidays, and a full paid winter break

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Flexible 1st shift scheduling with some OT as needed

Responsibilities:

• Set up swiss-screw style machines (including Citizen and Tsugami)
• Edit programs at the machine
• Perform first article and in process inspections as needed
• Perform offsets and tool changes

Qualifications:

• Previous experience setting up swiss-screw CNC machines
• Ability to edit programs at the machine
• Use of measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Please note this is an ITAR regulated facility, requiring employees to show proof of Citizenship, Permanent Residency, Asylee, or Refugee status.

AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• CNC Programming
• G-Code
• M-Code
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• CAD/CAM Software

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Tsugami)