Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist

12+ Months Contract

Goleta, CA

Major purpose:

Client is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. Client is looking to fill new contingent labor position for Manual Machinist.

Major functions:

Setting up and operating manual mills, manual lathes up to 32 swings, and supporting equipment
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, models, and descriptions
Machining new or modifying existing tight-tolerance and high-value parts while balancing the needs for both speed and quality
Providing customers with appropriate feedback and support in Design for Manufacturability
Documenting processes used while machining and fabricating components
Cradle-to-grave job planning and execution including machine and material selection, tooling design, machining and inspecting parts.
Machining process development and cutting tool selection
Assisting with the identification and purchase of job-specific and general shop supplies, tools, and machinery
Working both independently and collaboratively within a team of individual contributors to enable every member to succeed in their respective tasks

Technical/Functional skills:

Experience setting up and operating a variety of manual machines and supporting equipment
Able to plan projects, select proper cutters for materials and setup hardware for processing
Fluent in the use of precision inspection equipment
Skilled with the use of personal computers and Microsoft Windows based applications
A desire to be customer-centric and actively facilitate functional solutions with minimal overhead and in a short period of time
Self-motivated while working independently to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
Able to work as a part of team in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and dynamic environment

Preferred Additional Skills:

Background in owning part processing from setting up, machining, troubleshooting, and inspection
Experience in fast-paced, R&D environments
Familiar with conversational programming of CNC machines
Engineering drawing interpretation and inspection using GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Familiar with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and providing DFM feedback to customers
Experience machining a wide variety of aerospace alloys including nickel-based super-alloys
Additional machining and fabrication experience including welding, grinding, honing, waterjet, sheet metal forming and processing, etc.
Tooling and fixture design
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts.

Education/Experience/Licenses etc.:

10+ years of experience in machining and fabrication
High School Diploma