Machining Fabricator - TAD PGS, Inc

• This position will assist in the assembly, fabrication, and weld preparation of metal ducting systems
• It is a combination of the following jobs: CNC Lathe or CNC Mill Setup Specialist, Journeyman Machinist, or Tool Maker Specialist
• Will perform close tolerance set-ups of CNC Lathes/Mills, Conventional Lathes/Mills, and other Machine Shop Equipment to obtain maximum work output from machines while holding dimensional tolerances
• Will validate and optimize new CNC programs
• Will suggest improvements to old CNC programs (i.e. continuous improvement)
• Will be capable of starting a tool and completing it to final approval
• Will perform grinding of own form tools
• Will perform close-tolerance set-up and operation of all necessary equipment such as; tool grinders, surface grinders, drill presses, pedestal grinders, power saws, arbor pressses, mills, lathes, rotary table, optical comparator, and any other necessary machine shop equipment
• Will be responsible for obtaining maximum work output from all machinery & equipment used
• Will perform receiving, issuing, checking, recording, storing & performing related functions necessary for control of inventory
• Will perform typical layout operations with other work described herein, such as: Layout detail of tools or dies as related to machine or other tool fabrication; layout parts such as raw castings, forging, and sheet metal parts to use as a guide in making tool or die
• Will perform all fabrication, to exacting tolerances, tools & dies such as: Class 'A' jigs and fixtures, drill jigs, check fixtures, dies for sheet metal parts, progressive or compound dies, and form and draw dies
• Proves dies and tooling and performs rework on the same level of difficulty as other work described herein
• Will perform all necessary sequences of operations and complete layout involving rotary tables, compound angles, exacting tolerances, etc
• Will maintain and verify records of all tooling locations within the area
• Will maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly, FOD-free fashion and adhere to all Safety standards 
• This job description is not all-inclusive of all duties
• Other job duties may be assigned consistent with the Machining Fabricator Job Family within the new Job Family Structure may be assigned
• Specialist level will require the following:
  • Responsible for assisting the department in the development of techniques to increase productivity, quality, and throughput of products and to share job knowledge in the department

• High School Diploma or equivalent; previous experience may be substituted for education requirements
• Previous sheet metal fabrication and/or manufacturing work experience preferred
• *Employees must bid into these classifications before progression is allowed to higher levels
• **Progression/Bid into Specialist positions requires a 3-year minimum in the preceding classification, in the same family, prior to progression/bid

• Must be familiar with basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, mallets, etc
• Must be able to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales, etc
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; including production control and other production/engineering documentation
• Ability to interpret blueprints, work orders, and production planning documents
• Ability to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments such as calipers, pin calipers, micrometers, tape measures, scales, height gauges, depth gauges, etc
• Must be capable of working with tight tolerances such as + or - .001'
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance