Hawker Pacific Aerospace, Sun Valley, CA is seeking Grinder Machinist III to support its Machining department. Selected applicant will be Responsible for setting up and operating large and small internal and external cylindrical grinders, to machine small and large aircraft parts. All Machined locations, must be maintained to exact tolerances and finish specifications.

This position may be assigned to one or more departments depending upon the company needs at the time.

Essential Duties:

This individual has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned task. May be assigned some or all duties indicated below depending on job progression level.

1. Responsible for the proper set up of the assigned machine using dead centers, live centers, fixtures, Jigs, chucks, etc. to complete the operation on the work piece.
2. Produce micro finishes while grinding steel and or chrome plated internal diameters, outside diameters, and irregular-shaped, difficult-to-hold aircraft components.
3. Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and verbal instructions to machine aircraft parts 
4. Ensure that all the traceability for the work performed is accurate, complete, and legible.
5. Utilize a wide variety of precision measuring equipment in verifying dimensional tolerances required 
6. Layout and inspect assigned work pieces as required 
7. Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
8. Adhere to all the rules, regulations, and safety guidelines.
9. Responsibility to work with LEAN Manufacturing principles.
10. Performs other duties as required by business needs.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience: Five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience 

Preferred: Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Landing Gear Experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Great analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Superior presentation and negotiation skills. Strong adaptability and capacity to work in fast-paced environments. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Attention to detail and ability to multitask tasks from multiple administrators. SAP Knowledge.

This position may require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), or both. U.S. Person preferred. Under U.S. law, a U.S. Person is: a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card status'), a Political Asylee or Refugee. Foreign Nationals applying for this position are subject to U.S. export licensing requirements in order to lawfully have access to technical data, including approval(s) from the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls or the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security. Prior written authorization from the U.S. Department of State-DDTC or the U.S. Department of Commerce-BIS, or both, must be granted, or the inapplicability of such requirements must be certified by the Empowered Official, BEFORE the applicant can work at Hawker Pacific Aerospace.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.