Machinist

Solatube (A Kingspan Company) is widely recognized as an industry innovator which has earned acclaim around the globe for its unrivaled ability to transform interior spaces with the power of daylight. Based in Vista, California, Solatube (A Kingspan Company) designs and manufactures a full line of daylighting systems and ventilation products.

To help us continue to grow our offerings, we are seeking a Machinist who will assemble, repair, and fabricate parts or components for tools or machines by operating mechanical equipment. Supports Engineering in fabrication of R&D parts, assemblies, fixtures and jigs. Supports Production in CNC operated machinery, tooling, setup, and operation. Ensures finished products meet quality policies and standards.

Benefits include a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance with HSA plan, retirement plan with 4% company match, 13 days of Paid Time Off plus 10 paid company holidays, and upward advancement potential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Requires familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Writes formulas necessary to program mills, lathes, and other CNC equipment using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media
• Understanding of G-Code structure and implementation
• Sets up and operates machine and tools on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
• Analyzes and corrects tool malfunctioning in newly constructed or modified dies, verifying dimensions, alignments, and clearances, making any necessary adjustments or corrections to die or die parts to rectify tolerance deviations occurring in the stamped product
• Maintains a clean and organized machine shop
• Utilizes precision measuring instruments such as height gage, job blocks, dial indicator, micrometer, etc. to ensure parts are to proper specification and to check parts to ensure that each station is in correct position
• Creates and implements routine maintenance checklists, also performing basic troubleshooting when a machine malfunctions
• May confer with Engineering, Production, Facilities, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems
• Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and management
• Completes accurately all reports as required by the Company. Attends meetings and classes as required
• Uses knowledge of safety standards to avoid workplace accidents
• Performs all related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent degree required.

• 3-5 years' experience in CNC machining, including set-up, programming and maintenance of machines.

• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude.

• Training in tool room machinery and procedures.

• Experience in operation of manual tool room equipment.

• Good communication, organizational, and mathematical skills.

• Familiar with various tool-and-die making methods, materials, procedures, and equipment is a plus.

• Ability to be a team player.

At Solatube (A Kingspan Company), we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Kingspan is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer.

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