Manual Machinist

Job Description

Are you an experienced Aviation Mechanic looking for your next opportunity? Whether you specialize in airframe, powerplant, avionics, or interiors, TeamGlobal has opportunities that will align with your career goals. We are actively seeking (a/an) Manual Machinist for an exciting opportunity in Goleta, CA. If you’re ready to build upon your skills and work alongside the best in the industry, reach out to TeamGlobal! One of our dedicated Recruiters will provide you with more details about our openings and our fantastic benefits, including the $10K in free life insurance! Join us at TeamGlobal—where excellence empowers us!

• Major Functions:
• Setting up and operating manual mills, manual lathes up to 32 swing, 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