Proponent

The Lathe Machinist is a part of the manufacturing team to ensure the production of first-time, quality parts on time on the lathe machines, following prescribed standard guidelines and policies and procedures.. The Lathe Machinist will be able to forecast the labor hours involved in producing a part and plan the production and the sequence of production for a part for completion.. S/he will write the program and determine the necessary tooling to produce parts and set-up the appropriate lathe machines and produce the blueprinted part or transfer responsibility of part production to other lathe operators as directed.. Lathe machine programming and operation (HAAS Lathes preferred). That means that each of us chooses to walk the walk and champion our values of integrity, agility, empathy, and intelligence.

machinist

Summary
The Lathe Machinist is a part of the manufacturing team to ensure the production of first-time, quality parts on time on the lathe machines, following prescribed standard guidelines and policies and procedures. The Lathe Machinist will be able to forecast the labor hours involved in producing a part and plan the production and the sequence of production for a part for completion. S/he will write the program and determine the necessary tooling to produce parts and set-up the appropriate lathe machines and produce the blueprinted part or transfer responsibility of part production to other lathe operators as directed. S/he must be able to complete work thoroughly and accurately in a timely manner meeting productivity standard. This role requires you to bring your own basic shop tools
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Job-Related Knowledge*
Understanding of blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and calibration concepts/techniques
Basic computer and standard operating systems knowledge
History of working with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc)
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Experience & Education*
High School Diploma
4-5 years of prior experience working on lathe machines
Lathe machine programming and operation (HAAS Lathes preferred)
Setup experience required
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Who We Are*
Proponent is the world’s largest independent aerospace distribution company. We partner with Suppliers around the globe to offer broad aircraft part solutions to a diverse international customer base. Our mission is to serve as a trusted advisor delivering innovative solutions in an engaging work environment. The Proponent brand means exactly what it says. It’s a brand that champions our customers, suppliers, and employees. We want each of our partners, internal and external, to win.
Proponent takes immense pride in its status as a 100% employee-owned company, also known as an ESOP company. Ownership is ever-present throughout Proponent. A culture of ownership is one where employees feel a substantial, personal stake in the company’s performance. It creates a situation in which behavior is guided more by values than by rules. That means that each of us chooses to walk the walk and champion our values of integrity, agility, empathy, and intelligence.
Headquartered in Brea CA, Proponent has more than 10 offices around the world.
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What We Offer*
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Medical, Dental Vision
9 paid holidays
Dedication to work/life balance
Engaging and active work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Profit sharing
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
5x8
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus opportunities
Overtime pay
Ability to Relocate:
Brea, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

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