Machinist & Tool Maker

Title: Machinist & Tool Maker
Location: Inglewood, CA, US, 90302
Duration: Permanent / FTE
Salary: Min: $75,000 - Max: $85,000
Defense contractor involved with product development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles in the Los Angeles International Airport area. With a 60+ year foundation, our client supports all branches of the Department of Defense and allies around the globe on an array of programs and platforms. We support many military prime contractors including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.
SCOPE:
The Machinist / Toolmaker has general responsibilities for set up and operation of manual Mill and Lathe machines used in manufacturing and fabrication of aircraft/military components. May also utilize grinding equipment if required. This includes tools and fixtures used by multiple departments throughout the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs multiple setups and operates a variety of machines, under minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle trouble shooting and analyzing problems associated with both production and development projects.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work from complex blueprints/drawings as well as verbal instructions.
• Perform complex shop computations relating to dimensions of work, using trigonometry.
• Ability to reverse engineer tool or gauge design from an actual part.
• Work closely with Engineering and Design Departments to develop new concepts.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Complex blueprint knowledge.
• Minimum 10 years experience.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee:

• Is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.
• Must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to chest level.
• Occasionally must lift up to 25 pounds over the head.
• Ability to hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth of perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses, with side shields.
• Protective footware.

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND