Overview

Job Title: Machinist - First Shift (6 am - 3:30 pm)

Internal Job Title: Machinist B

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Hourly rate: $20.84 - $34.70 /hr DoE

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, medical/dental/vision, 6% match on 401K, competitive PTO, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company. 

As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.

Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world’s most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we’d love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.

Responsibilities

We currently have an opening for an entry-level 1st shift Machinist at our Torrance, California location. In this full-time hourly position, you will set up and operate manual, automatic, cutoff and abrasive saws, punch press equipment and deburring machines, as well as honing machines, drilling machines, EDM, lathes, centerless grinders and other tools. You’ll perform complete in-process operations on envelope assemblies and other parts requiring precision honing, such as TWT electron gun drilling and machining. In addition, you will review transfer sheet details and work on discrepancies, carefully review and understand customer requirements before working on them, and work to reduce scrap and dispose of unavoidable scrap to the proper area.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hands-on machine shop experience or equivalent education
• A high school diploma or equivalent is needed, with additional trade school or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of precision measuring equipment, tools, dies, and jigs.
• Knowledge of all metals and their properties.
• Basic computer use and data entry skills.
• The ability to read mechanical blueprints.
• Basic math skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).