Location Profile:
Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world&39;s leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.
Position Summary:
Level one tooling machinists work under direct supervision to interpret basic work instructions and safely operate grinders, lathes, and mills to produce tooling components such as forming tools and dies. Level one operators will also complete in process inspection duties using micrometers and calipers, etc. This role requires competencies in basic shop math, basic print reading and a basic mechanical aptitude. 1-2 Year
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
- Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
- Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
- Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
- Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable.
- Smooths flat and contoured surfaces and power grinders and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
- Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
- Heat treats tools or parts.
- Connects wiring and hydraulic lines to install electrical and hydraulic components.
- Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
- Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
- Works under direct supervision to ensure product is completed accurately
Required Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer use. Applicant should be familiar with Microsoft Office.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
- Frequently work near heavy machinery or equipment
- Demands of a manufacturing environment
Required Experience:
1 - 2 years direct experience in industry or related field
Level of Education:
AA, Trade school degrees or equivalent certifications required.