Waterjet Operator - 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-01-10
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Operator, CNC Machinist
Company Profile:
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications;
commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high‑quality, low‑cost and on‑time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren
E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
PCC Fasteners offers comprehensive product lines that cover virtually every aerospace fastening application; we produce fasteners, precision components, tooling, and engineered system solutions for the automotive, defense, industrial machinery, and other performance‑driven markets.
PCC Fasteners products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry‑leading companies. This enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever needed. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.
Location Profile:Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Shur‑Lok manufactures fastening systems with superior locking devices for critical requirements, including engine module assembly, structural assembly, rotor blade attachment, and aircraft engine shaft and spindle applications. Operations at the Irvine location include CNC Machining, CNC Waterjet Cutting, Laser Marking, Heat Treating, NDT, and EDM.
1st Shift ScheduleMonday–Friday (6am – 2:30pm)
Position Summary:Level Two:
Building upon level one, with minimal assistance, level two machinists operate 2–5 axis CNC/Automated machine cells as well as standalone machines, which requires basic machine setup including preparing and setting up fixtures and cutting tools, as well as loading and adjusting CNC programs and offsets. Level two machinist competencies include using more advanced quality inspection tools and techniques such as height, air gauge, and bench inspection.
The level two machinist will have basic competencies in print reading and common CNC G and M codes. May work in one of the three areas: CNC, Turning, or Screw Machine.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Be able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and other specifications in English to determine the setup and operation requirements of machines and equipment.
- Set up and operate various machines, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
- Measure and examine completed products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
- Adjust machine controls and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
- Conduct in‑process inspection and final quality checks to ensure that all parts meet the rigorous standards of aerospace manufacturing, including surface finish, dimensions, and material properties.
- Collaborate with aerospace engineers and quality assurance teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance machining processes and product quality.
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration on machining equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Document manufacturing processes, including machine settings, operational procedures, and inspection results, maintaining accurate records in…
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