Precision Machinist/Grinder

Precision Machinist/Grinder

LOCATION: NSWC Corona, CA (Norco, Ca)

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: secret eligibility

CERTIFICATION: none

TRAVEL: none
SALARY $40/h + benefits

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Precision Machinist/Grinder located at the NSWC Corona in Corona, CA. Astrion has worked extensively with the NSWC Corona Cal Lab where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.

The contractor shall provide machining and manufacturing support for Navy weapon systems, customer equipment and systems through rapid prototyping, inspection gages, and support equipment. The contractor must have precision-grinding competency standards to produce quality products and meet rapid turn-around requirements for gages, hardware, and tooling workload for the Precision Machining and Tooling Shop. The contractor must demonstrate advanced setup and operation of surface, cylindrical, outside diameter, inside diameter, and other precision grinders and the ability to hold extremely tight dimensional, geometric, and surface-finish requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Minimum High School Diploma; Science & Math College Credits Preferred or Vocational Training.
• Citizenship required with ability to obtain SECRET-level DoD clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, able to acquire and maintain a secret security clearance
• Proficient in the use of Master CAM, GIBBS CAM or equivalent.
• MUST be a U. S. Citizen, able to acquire and maintain any security clearance.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
• Must have great interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail is a must, able to follow GD and T drawings and adhere to strict Quality Assurance policies.
• Must have AS9100D Quality Management System Experience. Working knowledge and practical application of AS9100D.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy when following Quality Assurance procedure and other procedures as necessary.
• Ability to make judgments and decisions within the framework of oral and written instructions.
• Ability to Prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T.
• Excellent Communication skills - written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer service orientation.
• Self-starter, Team player and conscientious worker.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate ability and have the attention to detail and follow all procedures and administrative direction in all daily duties.

• Develop and demonstrate cost-effective machining and manufacturing solutions in accordance with customer and engineering requirements.

• Priority consideration for candidates with Toolmaker, Moldmaker, or Diemaker experience, including the design, development, modification, repair, and manufacture of precision tooling, molds, dies, fixtures, and custom components.
• Support special projects across Navy programs, including tooling development, fabrication, and Interface Assessments.
• Operate and program CNC mills, lathes, and precision grinding equipment, including surface, OD, and jig grinders.

• Develop machining and grinding setups using appropriate fixtures, tooling, and workholding methods while maintaining tight tolerances.

• Select, dress, balance, and condition grinding wheels; adjust feeds, speeds, depth of cut, and coolant to achieve required dimensions and surface finishes.

• Perform precision machining and grinding at the tenths (.0001") level or tighter.

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements in accordance with ASME Y14.5.

• Use precision measurement and inspection equipment, including micrometers, indicators, bore gages, height gages, gage blocks, and comparators.

• Troubleshoot machining and grinding processes, improve repeatability, and reduce scrap and rework.

• Perform machine maintenance and ensure proper equipment care, shop housekeeping, and adherence to Quality Assurance, HAZMAT, and safety procedures.

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