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Eaton Aerospace

Hone and Lap - Machinist A

22 days ago by Eaton Aerospace
  • $34.51 to $51.77 Hourly
  • Los Angeles, CA, US
  • Full-time
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Machinist A (Hone and Lap) role at Eaton Aerospace in Los Angeles, producing and inspecting close-tolerance aerospace hydraulic components for OEM and aftermarket customers. You’ll set up and run complex parts independently, read drawings/GD&T, and ensure parts meet tight finish and tolerance requirements. Standout perk: strong benefits package (health/welfare and retirement programs).

Key skills
Honing and lapping (manufacturing)Machining setup and operation (minimal supervision)GD&T interpretationBlueprint/drawing and work order interpretationPrecision measurement (micrometers, calipers, air gages, comparators)Tooling selection and adjusting feeds/speedsTight-tolerance inspection and quality controlSPC principlesLean Manufacturing / KaizenSix Sigma methodology (familiarity)
Pays $34.51–$51.77 per hour, with rate dependent on skills, experience, qualifications, and business/market factors.
You'll thrive here if you’re a highly experienced machinist who can hone/lap and inspect critical aerospace parts to tight tolerances independently while keeping quality and production on track.
Why apply
  • Work on aerospace hydraulic components
  • Strong health and retirement benefits
  • Second-chance employment consideration
Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Hone and Lap - Machinist A. The core hours are 1:45pm to 10:15pm. The hourly rate for this position is 34.51 - 51.77 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do

Eaton Aerospace Group located in Los Angeles, CA (near Glendale metro) has an opening for a Machinist A. The LA facility has approximately 250 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

  • Capability to setup complex parts and operate machine without supervision.
  • Interprets plans, work order, blueprints or drawings to determine the necessary work required, full understanding of GD&T.
  • Inspects parts for quality and appropriate tolerance using the appropriate measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, air gages and comparators.
  • Finishes all parts with different materials to close tolerance without supervision.
  • Examines surface of work piece for defects before starting work.
  • Meet production and quality requirements at all times, always keep work area clean.
  • Modify machining feed and speeds on multiple material types and select tooling, gauges as/if required.
  • Use measuring tools, air gauges, micrometers and other inspection tools to verify part quality.
  • Replaces worn tools, inspect parts and adjust tool offsets as needed.
  • Drives for continuous process improvements

Qualifications

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years experience in machining, honing or lapping parts in a manufacturing environment.
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
  • No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Los Angeles, CA (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
  • This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Aerospace experience.
  • 8 plus years experience in machining, honing or lapping parts in a manufacturing environment.
  • Involvement in successful process definition and re-engineering.
  • Experience in employee involvement in multi-discipline teaming.
  • Proficiency with computer based methods and tools.
  • Familiarity /experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement and Six Sigma methodology.

Position Criteria:

  • Experienced with multiple machine tools, production methods and shop practices preferred.
  • Ability to learn equipment and processes for fabrication of aerospace parts, produce parts in accordance with the production plans, sketches and/or verbal instructions.
  • Ability to maintain close tolerance dimensions on critical parts.
  • Knowledge of dimensional measuring instrumentations and use of such tools to verify actual measurements of machined diameters, dimensions and features.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, manufacturing routings, procedures, and routers.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills a must.
  • Familiarity with SPC principles and methods.
  • Ability to produce and inspect critical parts with tight tolerances and finishes, with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to logically solve problems and to keep assignments and projects moving in an orderly and structured fashion.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Reference: 25765_526182221·Original posting
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