We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Machinist III to join our team. In this role, you will utilize your expertise to set up and operate multi-axis horizontal and vertical CNC milling machines to produce precision parts for the aerospace/defense industry.  Your responsibilities will include providing training to other machinists.  If you have at least five years of experience and a passion for precision machining, we encourage you to apply.

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Full-time:        Monday - Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm 

Pay Range:     $34.00-$54.00 per hour.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, vacation, sick pay, and 401k!

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Key Responsibilities:

• Program, set up and operate production machinery, including 4 and 5-Axis horizontal mills (writing, editing, and troubleshooting).
• Perform simultaneous and indexed 5-Axis machining.
• Interpret technical drawings, blue prints, and job instructions.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances.
• Select, align, and attach fixtures, cutting tools, accessories, and other materials.
• Perform operations such as drilling, facing, boring, slotting, and tapping.
• Execute tool paths using CNC controls and alter cutting tool feed & speed as needed.
• Perform in process inspection on finished products to ensure they conform to internal quality control and customer specifications.
• Identify malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine settings, tooling, and programs to maintain accuracy and quality.
• Troubleshoot machine and tooling problems, making necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Rework and repair parts as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance or training to operators and other machinists as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least 5 years of experience as a fully qualified horizontal and vertical mill setup machinist.
• Ability to setup and operate multi-axis machines, such as Matsuura, Makino, and Okuma machining centers as well as multiple linear palletized horizontal machining centers. 
• Proficiency in writing, editing, and troubleshooting programs for 4 and 5-Axis CNC machines. 
• An understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to interpret blueprints and use CNC controls to execute tool paths and requirements.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, pin gauges, scales, and vision machines.
• Ability to alter cutting tool feed and speed, run first articles, and understand G&M codes for 5-Axis and work to 0.001” tolerance.
• Working knowledge of tool selection, use, setup, and maintenance, including workholding tools such as vises, clamps, chucks, and fixtures.
• Ability to load, unload, and position workpieces on multiple planes.
• Strong working knowledge of machining operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Intermediate to advanced math skills and mechanical aptitude, including the ability to use multiple rotary axes for complex geometry.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Good eyesight, hand-eye coordination, dexterity, endurance, strength, hearing, and color vision to perform the job effectively and safely.
• Strong attention to detail, good attendance, and the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.

Physical Demands: Job duties are performed in an open warehouse environment with a wider range of temperature variation than would be expected in an office environment with exposure to noise, vibrations, fumes, and chemicals.

• Frequent repetitive motion of wrists, hands, fingers, and feet.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and reaching outward. 
• Occasional periods of bending, climbing, reaching over head or shoulder, and sitting.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 20 pounds (Occasionally 21-50 pounds).
• Rarely kneeling, squatting, twisting/turning, and lifting over 50 pounds.

ITAR Requirement: This position requires the use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The candidate must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines U.S. persons as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and some refugees. 

MGI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

       All applicants are evaluated based on merit, without considering  actual or perceived race, religious belief (including dress or grooming  practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, child birth or  related medical conditions, age, national origin (including possessing a  driver's license issued under vehicle code 12801.8), ancestry, sexual  orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status,  transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition,  genetic characteristics or information, family care, marital status,  enrollment in public assistance, military or veteran status, unpaid  intern or volunteer status, or other applicable legally protected  characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal  histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

       If  you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran,  you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or  limited in your ability to use/access our online recruiting center due  to your disability. To request assistance, please email hr@mgius.com or  call (805) 530-3314. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request  for reasonable accommodation will receive a response, and  determinations on those requests will be made on a case-by-case basis.