CNC Grind Machinist at PRINCETON TOOL INC

Princeton Precision Group: Always Advancing. Each business unit under the PPG portfolio has been deliberately selected for their ability to support their customers, lead their industry, and provide high quality product. Your journey with us is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to support the manufacturing of critical hardware to key defense programs, supporting missions to space and providing access for global travel. Join us in the journey!

Paragon Precision, a Princeton Precision Group company is an industry leader in the aerospace & defense, outer space, and power generation industries. Our organization is actively seeking a skilled and dedicated CNC Grind Machinist to support our Valencia, CA team. This individual will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of CNC machining processes working on tight tolerance, complex parts, and be comfortable with the creep feed surface grinding processes. First and second shift opportunities available.

Highlights and Benefits

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Tuition / professional development reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Optional HSA with company contribution
• Short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance at no cost
• Limitless opportunity for advancement

• Setup and operate creep feed grinder
• Make minor program adjustments as needed
• Verify machine settings prior to operation
• Follow specifications according to customer or internal work instructions
• Use in-process gauges to validate operations and document findings accordingly
• Perform basic machine maintenance to PM schedule
• Oversee consumable inventory and provide feedback to purchasing as required
• Maintain continuity among shifts by documenting and communicating actions
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement opportunities
• Troubleshoot and correct tool or equipment issues
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Train additional personnel to cover increasing production requirements
• Grind complex tight tolerance features in high-temp alloys

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Solid understanding of GD&T with ability to read and interpret drawing requirements
• Basic shop math and computer literacy
• Adaptable to working in a team or minimally supervised individual setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative, positive, team-player approach to work and projects alike
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of relevant CNC surface grinding experience
• Proven track record with consistent employment in industry
• Portfolio or examples of work
• Willingness to demonstrate on-machine aptitude
• Willingness to work overtime as requested

Compensation for this role is based on ability and years of experience.

Compensation details: 25-36 Hourly Wage

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