Mach Shop Tech Specialist

Machine Shop Technical Specialist  $36.00 - $61.00/ Hr.

***100% On-Site in Oxnard, CA***

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.

Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Stewart-Haas Racing NASCAR teams, and the Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

The Machine Shop Technical Specialist will implement, sustain and evaluate machining processes to reduce cost, improve throughput, and develop best practices within the machine shop. The main focus is on implementing and maintaining reliable and safe machining processes while improving quality, production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. Machine Shop Technical Specialist will identify, develop and deliver innovative solutions to constantly improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.

• Access and understand daily and weekly schedules.

• Find, read, write & follow work instructions displayed electronically (iPad).

• Correctly use all precision measuring instruments to verify part integrity.

• Correctly load and unload parts.

• Set-up and manage applicable tools.

• Make any machine adjustment to maintain part integrity.

• Restart the machines at the required place in the operation.

• Design and make fixtures using CAD.

• Generate an effective CNC program using CAM.

• Produce good parts when given just a blueprint and a machine.

• Design and implement a complete machining process that will run continuously unattended. This includes probing, back up tooling, macros, design of complex fixtures that are easy to use and continuously improving the process.

• Identify the proper gages to ensure part integrity.

• Train Operators to run the machines and produce good parts upon completion of a set up.

• Train others on machining principles and techniques.

• Maintain machines (oils, coolant, filters, and cleanliness).

• Display the leadership qualities required to keep multiple machines running effectively.

• Present and communicate technical issues at the highest level within the organization.

• Identify potential machine geometry issues causing bad parts.

• Follow all safety requirements within the department.

• Must be able to operate both powered and non-powered material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jack, cranes, and mobile straddle stacker lift.

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.

• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervised Employees

This job does not have any supervisory activities.

0

• Reads and understands blueprints.

• Knows how to inspect a part.

• Understands proper applicable cutting tool selection, applicable tool wear and cutting tool applications.

• Requires technical leadership.

• Can troubleshoot all technical issues.

• It is preferred to able to speak, read, and write in Spanish.

High school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) credential such as general education degree (GED) is required, plus an additional one to three months related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other

20+ years

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. May need to draw and interpret graphs.

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Activity

Duration

Sitting

Frequently

Standing

Frequently

Walking

Frequently

Bending (neck)

Frequently

Bending (waist)

Rarely

Squatting

Frequently

Twisting (neck)

Frequently

Twisting (waist)

Frequently

Climbing

Frequently

Kneeling

Frequently

Crawling

Frequently

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Frequently

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Frequently

Hand Use

Duration

Repetitive use of hand

Frequently

Simple grasping

Frequently

Power grasping

Frequently

Fine manipulation

Frequently

Pushing & Pulling

Frequently

Vision

Required

Close vision

Yes

Distance vision

Yes

Color vision

Yes

Peripheral vision

Yes

Depth perception

Yes

Adjust focus

Yes

Lifting Requirements

Duration

0-10 lbs.

Frequently

11-25 lbs.

Frequently

26-50 lbs.

Frequently

51-60 lbs.

Occasionally

61+ lbs.

Occasionally

Equipment Use

Duration

This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Occasionally

Noise Level

The noise level in the work environment is usually:

Loud

Work Environment

Duration

This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment

Rarely

Employee will work around machining or on the production floor

Frequently

Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration

Frequently

Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles

Occasionally

Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat

Frequently

Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock

Never