Machinist

The successful Machinist will be performing moderately complex assignments in support of our repair and maintenance of OEM equipment. Machinists will be required to perform a variety of related tasks including layout, set up, operating and making tool adjustments for various types of manual and CNC machine shop equipment. If you want to be part of something special and support our US Navy service men and women and are self-motivated and passionate about your work and interested in progressing your career with a global company, we want to hear from you! Immediate interviews and start dates available.

Location: Chula Vista, CA

Hourly rate: $23.13 to $28.00

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

Manufacture and inspect detailed parts and tools from blueprints, sketches, drawings and verbal instructions using a variety of manual machining tools and equipment (mills, lathes, boring mills, drill presses, saws, grinders, and other machining equipment) and using mathematical and geometrical skills and calculations

Determine how to set up and operate machines based on instructions received

Perform minor repairs of equipment

Keep work area clean and free from safety hazards Maintain acceptable quality and efficiency level

Complete required reports and QA Documents to go with the project

Use a variety of measuring or layout tools such as verniers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, gauge blocks, angle plates, V- blocks, bore and pitch gauges, protractors, squares and dividers

What You Bring

Must be US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance

5 years machine shop experience and/or have completed a recognized apprenticeship as a General Machinist.

Experience with TRAK CNC machine control is highly desired

Open to learning conventional machining on legacy type machines

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Ability to machine as per drawing tolerance of .0005" where required

Must be able to demonstrate General Machinist skills in the following areas:

Lathe

Milling

Drilling

Machine shop power and pneumatic tools

Must be able to design and manufacture fixtures and template

Must be able to make own layouts as per drawing

Must be able to understand GD&T tolerances

Experience operating forklifts, cranes, plate clamps and slings a plus

Expected to have or purchase basic hand tools

The ability to work overtime when necessary and travel up to 25% is also a must

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions is comprised of three service centers that focus on the US Navy fleet support and maintenance market. The Fleet Solutions group provides turnkey overhaul / repair, testing, and parts sales for air compressors, main propulsion steam turbines, valves, steam turbine generators, auxiliary turbines, dehydrators, pumps, strainers, PLCs, blowers, and water purification. 

For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/fleet-solutions/default.aspx

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No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.