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Conventional Machinist R&D / Prototype
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A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
$55,485 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Role
Conventional Machinist - R D / Prototype
Order ID
Order
352576
Skills
Location
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Salary
Unavailable
Job Type
Temp
Date
2 months ago Description SkillsetGroup is seeking a Conventional Machinist to work in the Santa Fe Springs, CA area. The Conventional Machinist will work in an R D machine shop environment machining, welding, fabricating, and assembling prototype liftgate components and units. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of manual mill and lathe experience, along with a minimum of 3 years of MIG welding experience on aluminum and steel. This is a Temp-to-Hire opportunity on 1st shift.
Job Title:
Conventional Machinist - R D /
Prototype Pay:
$27-$31/hr
Hours:
1st
Shift Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate conventional manual mills and lathes.
- Machine, fabricate, weld, and assemble prototype parts and liftgate components.
- Produce components from engineering drawings, sketches, schematics, or verbal instructions.
- Perform MIG welding on aluminum and steel.
- Operate sit-down forklifts, torch cutters and welders, plasma cutters, drill presses, band saws, grinders, and hand tools.
- Handle heavy equipment and materials safely.
- Assist with prototype assembly, modification, and testing.
- Follow machining specifications, welding standards, and workplace safety procedures.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of machining experience using manual mills and lathes.
- Minimum 3 years of MIG welding experience on aluminum and steel.
- Combined professional experience as both a machinist and welder required.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and welding specifications.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Certified machinist preferred; proof of technical training is required when applicable.
- Certified welder preferred.
- Hydraulics, liftgate, or truck mechanic experience is a plus.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong safety awareness.
- Steel-toe shoes and personal hand tools required on day one.
Please send your resume to me at mkroll@skillsetgroup.com Thank you!