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Karman Space & Defense

CNC Mill Machinist

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In-Office
Huntington Beach, CA, USA
25-35 Hourly
Entry level
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Huntington Beach, CA, USA
25-35 Hourly
Entry level
Operate and maintain CNC milling machines, set up jobs, read blueprints and GD&T, take precise measurements, monitor production quality, perform minor maintenance, and follow safety procedures.
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  • Huntington Beach


ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 


  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement*


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 


  • Operates and maintains CNC mill machines. 
  • Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production. 
  • Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping using standard SMI, calipers, mics, and height gages. 
  • Set up jobs and select appropriate settings for a given task. 
  • Read and understand sketches, drawings, and work instructions. 
  • Follows traveler steps to complete the assignment. 
  • Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary and verifying results 
  • Maintains inventory of completed products. 
  • Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects. 
  • Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs. 
  • Work independently as required. 
  • Safely performs tasks, follows applicable safety practices, policies, and safe work behavior. 
  • Maintains a safe and clean workstation. 
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience operating CNC mills is required 
  • Conventional machining experience is a plus 
  • Excellent coordination and mechanical skills 
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety 
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills 
  • Current or active security clearance is a plus 
  • Proficient in math 
  • Basic computer skills 
  • Understand GD&T 
  • Machining training is a plus 
  • Experience on HASS equipment is a plus 
  • MasterCam experience is a plus 
  • Machine setup and Programming is a plus
  • Ability to read, speak and write in English.


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. 


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required for this position.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.



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Karman Space & Defense Huntington Beach, California, USA Office

5351 Argosy Ave, Huntington Beach, California, United States, 92649 1036

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