DatamanUSA is looking for a Milling Machine Machinist 3 for our direct client based in CA. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a quick learner with excellent people skills.
Job Details:
Job Title: Milling Machine Machinist 3
Location: Palmdale, CA
Duration: 6 months
Roles & Responsibilities
*) Sets up and operates plain, universal, horizontal, and vertical milling machines to perform complex machining operations.
*) Performs machining tasks such as compound angles and contours, boring compound angular holes, helical and spiral milling, serrating, and gear, spline, and keyway cutting to exact tolerances.
*) Selects, mounts, and aligns specialized machine attachments and tooling.
*) Plans sequence of operations, determines setups, and adjusts speeds, feeds, and depth of cut.
*) Interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications.
*) Uses precision measuring instruments and machinist hand tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
*) Performs layout work, marks reference points, and prepares stock for machining operations.
*) Conducts in-process inspections and supports quality verification procedures.
*) Develops CNC programs, sets up machines, and runs complete machining operations with minimal supervision.
Basic Qualifications:
*) Minimum 10+ years of machining experience operating CNC mills and lathes.
*) Experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
*) Experience with CNC lathes utilizing live tooling.
*) Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
*) Experience with Mastercam (MCAM) programming.
*) Proficiency in measurement, inspection, and precision machining techniques.
*) Ability to independently program, set up, and operate CNC machines.
*) High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:
*) Performs in-process and pre-inspection quality checks prior to CMM inspection.
*) Experienced with true 5-axis gantry machines (SNK) and wire EDM operations.