Machine Operator - 1st Shift

*ITAR COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
*1st shift: Monday to Friday 4:00 AM to 2:30PM
*Work Location: Carson, CA 90745
*Overtime required
*Safety equipment/PPE required: Steel toe shoes, Safety Glasses and Hearing Protection
*Interviews Required

* Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sets up, operates and maintains multiple Multi-Spindle Screw/ Davenport machines (Acme, Davenport Bar / Servo/ Chucker and Euro turn) with little or no assistance. Job layouts, specifications, blueprints, work instructions and work orders are used by machinists on all jobs.
Machinist will determine tooling & equipment required to maintain time cycles to company production standards, feeds and speeds.
Utilizes full range of precision measuring and gauging tools to perform inspection before start, during and completion of production run. Inspects parts to ensure conformance, dimension and tolerance levels within specifications and blueprints using measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
Performs all machine adjustments. Regulates and controls functions such as machine rate, related machine operations, coolant flow and lube oil levels. Knowledge to change out collets, feeders, spindle stops, cams and gears to layout specifications is required.
Assist operators in machine set ups and interpretation of instructions, blueprints and specifications.
Checks production requirements on layouts to assure conformance to specifications; factors such as special gear sets/shifts, rotary slotter with keyed outer spindle, special cam per part requirements and other related factors.
Performs Statistical Process Control (SPC) checks part samples per specification and acts in accordance with output and demonstrates knowledge and use of Shop Floor Systems.
Notifies supervisor or lead of major malfunctions or when machine maintenance is needed.
Performs record keeping, data entry (piece count & run time of production) and maintains housekeeping.
Reports any safety violation, machining equipment misusage and/or properly performed work to supervisor or lead.
Able to recognize cosmetic non-conformances based on Company specifications such as; burrs, galling, cracked edges, slug marks, dimensional changes in production parts and initiate action to prevent non-conformance such as stopping the machine and notifying Supervisor.
Follow all 5S department procedures which include but are not limited to; keeping floors clean of oil and debris, returning tools to proper locations, organize part pans, and performs other housekeeping duties.
All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times. .
Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.
May assist and/or suggests waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as opportunities to elimination of production material recycle and waste opportunities.
Other tasks and duties may be assigned.

WAYS OF WORKING, EXPERIENCE, AND BEHAVIORS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; understands work flows and procedures.
Technical Skills - Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others. Possess and understands basic computer entry and processing skills.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification. Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions
Cost Consciousness - Works within direction of the department's resources; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources & contributes to the company waste elimination initiatives.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.