Machinist
Amca
Location
El Segundo
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
EngineeringProtoshop
The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America (“Amca”) is a legacy business, built for the future. We’re putting engineers back in charge of aerospace and defense and rapidly delivering what the industry needs next.
Overview:
You will work with senior machinists, tool makers and engineering teams to run prototype parts, develop tools, perform CNC machining operations, and roll out short run production parts to rapidly convert design ideas into prototypes.
Responsibilities:
Use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge to machine prototype parts, tooling and molds based on desired final part geometries
CNC Milling, Turning and Mill-Turn equipment programming editing
Machine prototype aerospace parts, short-run machined parts, tooling, and fixturing
Perform manual milling and turning
Provide Design for Manufacturability feedback for prototype parts
Perform spur of the moment machining adjustments to achieve desired outcomes in a fast-moving environment
Assist with machine setup and commissioning, and routine maintenance
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in machining, with a focus on aerospace or high-precision components. (Preference for 5-axis experience)
Knowledge of CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, HyperMill, Esprit) and 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Catia)
Understanding of G-code, M-code, and CNC program editing (Preference for CNC programming skills and experience)
Strong GD&T knowledge, understanding blueprints, and basic materials knowledge
Hands-on experience with inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)
Preferred experience: machining injection mold tooling, prototype aerospace parts, fast paced engineering environment
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).
The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related