• Location: Lake Charles, LA
• Type: Contract
• Job #84181

An aerospace client is looking for a Machinist who will set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions

Location: Lake Charles, LA 70615 (On-site)
Position:  Machinist
Pay Rate: $30/hr – $35.93/hr. on W2 (DOE)
Duration: 6 months or longer
Schedule:  4×10 (M-Th)
Shift: M-T 6:00am – 4:42pm

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup
• Makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes’ dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining
• Fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as C.N.C. and manual lathes, C.N.C and manual mills and precision grinders to make parts from a variety of metals.
• Understand mechanisms, tools, and machines to manufacture parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Understand and follow blueprints, sketches, engineering specifications and verbal instructions to determine the sequence of operations, and method of setup for machining.
• Knowledge of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments such as Swiss micrometers, dial indicators, calipers and standard micrometers.
• Communicate with others on the team about dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds, measures, marks, dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
• Fitting and assembling precision parts into mechanical equipment.
• Differentiate material, parts, and equipment required for jobs given.
• Personally monitor and verify the dimensions and finish of parts during machining process.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Complete required paperwork accurately on a timely basis

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required.  
• High school diploma or GED
• Candidate must have 5+ years’ experience on 3 Axis CNC machines, 4 and 5 Axis a plus.
• Must have experience running manual machines and performing set-ups.
• Experience with MAZATROl and Fanuc (HAAS) Controller preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience in performing unique set-ups.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAD/CAM experience with Mastercam
• CAM experience with SolidWorks/NX Siemens
• Expert with Fanuc Mill (HAAS) controls, with 5 axis simultaneous.

About our client:
Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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