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Aerotek CNC Machinist Lead in Anaheim, California
Machinist Lead
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced machinist with expertise in operating Press Brakes to oversee the daily operations of our machine shop. This position requires a hands-on leader who is passionate about quality, efficiency, and safety in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Operate, set up, and maintain press brake and shear machines to perform precise bending, cutting, and shaping of metal components based on specifications.
Ensure machinery is calibrated correctly, perform maintenance as needed, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to determine the specific requirements for each job.
Maintain strict quality control standards for all products produced, ensuring that parts meet customer specifications and industry standards.
Inspect finished products to ensure proper dimensions, alignment, and finish, making adjustments to the machine as necessary to maintain precision.
Conduct regular audits of equipment, tools, and safety protocols to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Inspect first article parts for first run to confirm setup is correct and all specifications have been met.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a machine shop environment, with at least 3 years of direct experience operating and setting up press brake and shear machines.
Strong technical knowledge of press brake and shear operations, including tool setup, adjustments, and maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders.
Expertise in using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities to resolve issues with machinery or production processes.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and train a team effectively.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferred leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including team management, training, and process optimization.
High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or relevant trade school training in machine operation or manufacturing preferred.
Why Work Here?
Our company offers competitive benefits designed to support employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance. We provide a variety of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Cal Choice, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays, and a 401k plan with employer-matching to secure your future. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Work Environment
Work hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays when needed. The standard shift is from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with flexibility for an hour before or after the shift. The work environment involves working with HURCO VMX42, HURCO VM10i, HWACHEON-Hi ECO35, and HURCO VMX 50 machines in a machine shop setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Anaheim, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $66000.00
Company offers competitive benefits designed to support employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance:
Cal Choice: Select from a variety of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
401k Plan: Secure future with employer-matched 401k program
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Anaheim,CA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.