Are you dreaming of working for a great company AND having a stable career?

United Precision Corporation. (UPC) is seeking the next out-of-this-world candidate to join our team! We are fun, dedicated to what we do, values-driven, collaborative analytical people working to achieve one mission… Use our pioneering spirit to provide the finest products and services to the world!

We are looking for a strong candidate who strives for excellence and awesomeness. You are fearless and humble, and a positive attitude is a must!

Headquartered in Chatsworth, CA, UPC is a world leader in machined seals and custom products for the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry. We are expanding and opening a new location in Washougal, WA. If you want a thriving career in the A&D sector, send us your resume today!

Position Summary

The CNC Machine Shop Lead will coordinate daily operations in the machining area, including personnel activities, adherence to schedules, ensuring safety protocols, and resolution of production problems in the department. This position will also perform production machining duties as needed and oversee the tooling and supplies needed to support production operations. Candidate must be able to inspect your parts using micrometers, height gages, gage pins, comparators, and other standard inspection tools. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership abilities, preferably combined with formal supervisory education and experience in a lead role. Leading by example comes naturally to you.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Minimum of 5 years of machining experience, with one year in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of programming and setup of CNC Lathes and Mills.
• Ability to take part from set up to first article with minimal assistance.
• Program, set up, and run various machines in a high-mix workflow.
• Ability to monitor and provide feedback to operators by performing in-process inspections.
• Must have a solid grasp of blueprints, shop drawings, schematics, Travelers, and other drawing documents.
• Create tooling and process setup sheets for the new part introduction.
• Review quality concerns from piece part inspection and correct processes accordingly.
• Train and motivate new and current machinists on best practices.
• Scheduling and prioritization of projects in the shop with adaptability to changes in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Maintain the shop equipment as required per PM schedule.
• Take the lead on shop improvement projects.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, independently, and as a team with minimal supervision.
• Use shop measurement equipment, calipers, micrometer, and comparators.
• CAM programming and Fusion360 experience are a plus.
• CNC Lathe and Mill set up.
• Manual machining experience.
• Strong shop math.
• Troubleshooting machinability issues on difficult-to-machine materials.
• PC skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments
• Walking, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, etc., is required
• Ability to lift and/or move up to fifty pounds
• Work safely under functional guidelines such as PPE and equipment operation.
• May be exposed to variable noise levels, fumes, hazardous chemicals, or airborne particles.

Benefits & Perks

• 401K with employer contribution
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Referral Program

Be part of a team that is unmatched in innovation and technology!

Submit your resume to be considered. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment, and pre-employment drug screening is required. Additionally, we are an ITAR (International Traffic in Arms) compliant facility, and as such, access to our facility (and employment) is restricted under the ITAR regulations. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment are required to provide information to determine eligibility as defined by ITAR requirements. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), or a “protected person” under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

COVID-19 Considerations: Various protocols have been instituted to maintain the safety and well-being of our team members.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 – $68,000.00 per year