Swiss Machinist/Programmer

About RTC Aerospace:

RTC Aerospace is a 60-year-old aerospace manufacturer of complex, high-tolerance, difficult-to-machine parts. We have 3 facilities across the nation bringing exceptional cellular manufacturing capabilities and unique engineered solutions to our clients’ designed products. We are a company driven by ambitious individuals, working together to become an industry leader in lean-cell manufacturing. Come be a part of something exceptional at RTC Aerospace!

How You’ll Make an Impact

Qualified Citizen Screw Set up Level Machinist will have exemplary manufacturing skills, a working knowledge and experience as a Citizen Type Swiss Programmer/Machinist. Must have working knowledge and experience working Citizen A-20 and A-32 machines and a dedication to being part of a world class manufacturing team.

What you’ll be doing as a Swiss Machinist:

• Setup and program Citizen A-20 and A-32
• Monitor the screw machine, make changes to speed, feed rates or tool position to ensure parts meet blueprint requirements
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications using standard measuring tools
• Work with small parts and close tolerances (+/-.0001)
• Must be able to develop CNC programs manually or using Mastercam, Partmaker or Espirit.
• Ensure that all traceability for the work is complete according to ISO 9001 procedures
• Meet job standard times with minimal supervision
• Recognize production problems and communicate them to supervisor
• Demonstrate a good attitude and work ethics
• Read and interpret manufacturing and engineering drawings
• Utilize knowledge of G and M codes (use of Mastercam or PartMaker is desirable)
• Follow all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of equipment and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum five years’ experience programming and setup of Swiss Type Screw Machines (Citizen, Star, Tsugami)
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and can concentrate for long periods of time
• Properly use basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometer, indicators, etc.)
• Mechanically inclined, with good manual dexterity
• Ability to check parts using a microscope

Preferred Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years CNC Swiss Type Lathe Experience
• Possess above average planning as well as follow-through capabilities
• Experience with MS applications
• Strong skills and aptitude in math
• Good verbal and writing communication skills
• Completion of vocational or college training in machine shop (Certificate of Completion of basic machining course.)

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.
• Reach forward, up, down and to the side in order to move equipment.
• Continuous standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Work Environment:

A large percentage of work time is spent in a machine shop where temperatures vary from hot to cold. The environment may also include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vapor from coolant, etc. Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required.

Compensation and Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 6% QACA company match.

The Swiss Machinist Compensation range for onsite California applicants is $23-26/hr. commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.

RTC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on RTC’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact the RTC Human Resources Department. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the RTC Human Resources Department. Candidates will receive consideration without discrimination in accordance with the requirements of article 9 to chapter XVIII of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code, federal and state laws of California.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.