Machine Operator Level B | 826863
13700 Firestone Blvd Santa Fe Spgs, CA 90670 US
Job Description
Helpmates is seeking an experienced Jr Machine Operator to join our aerospace manufacturing team. The Jr Machine Operator- Level B operates and performs intermediate set-ups on various manual and automated machines. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-demand industry. If you have mechanical aptitude, are eager to learn, and enjoy working with your hands, we want to hear from you!
Schedule: Shift 1 & 2 available
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $21.00/hr. DOE
Job Duties:
- Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and production instructions to determine dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations.
- Perform basic machine setups with guidance.
- Operate machines including (but not limited to):
- Lathes and Mills (manual and CNC)
- Shear and Brake Presses
- Saws (automated and manual)
- Swaging, Polishing, Drawing, Straightening, and Heat Treat equipment
- Vacuum Furnaces and HON machines
- Assemble and trim tubing or metal components according to dispatch or blueprints.
- Verify accuracy and quality of finished parts using basic measuring tools.
- Package and stage completed products for inspection or shipment.
- Maintain accurate time records of work performed.
- Follow daily production schedules and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
Experience:
- 1–2 years of experience in a machine shop or manufacturing setting (entry-level candidates with mechanical aptitude are welcome to apply).
- Comfortable working with machinery, tools, and industrial equipment.
- Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and measuring tools is a plus.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
Certifications (Preferred but Not Required):
- Forklift Certification
- Crane Operator Certification
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