Machine Operator - ref. w41431323

Position Summary:

ITT employees thrive in an inviting and professional company culture.

ITT's Control Technologies, headquartered in Valencia, Calif., Connect and Control Technologies (Revenue of $0.6B; headcount of 2,700; operates in 10 countries) manufactures harsh-environment connector solutions, critical energy absorption, flow control components, and composite materials for the aerospace and defense, general industrial, medical, and energy markets.

ITT offers an extremely attractive benefits program. Our employees are provided medical and dental coverage, 401K savings plan, life insurance protection, sickness and accident income protection, a generous vacation and holiday program, a tuition reimbursement program, and a program that allows you to use tax-free dollars to pay for many health care and dependent care expenses.

Position Summary:

With minimum supervision operates a variety of machines such as CNC lathes, CNC mills, CNC mill turn, and setup machines with quick change tooling and checks own work for conformance to specifications.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Checks and fills CNC machines to ensure coolant tanks are full and at correct viscosity levels using a refractometer
• Checks CNC machines to ensure proper raw material is loaded in bar feeds based on individual setup sheets.
• Modify speeds and feeds as necessary
• Operate two or more machines at one time.
• Run cells with gear machines and other manual equipment.
• Setup machines with quick change tooling.
• Work from blueprints, plans methods and sequences of machining to produce quality parts to conform to specifications.
• Checks own work for conformance to specifications.
• Identify and stocking raw materials.
• Bench drills small diameters and inspecting work to ensure compliance.
• Operate tumbler, wash, debur drill press and other simple equipment.
• Actively participate in safety and continuous improvement and processes needed to ensure production is maintained.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years CNC machine shop experience as a machinist operating CNC machines.
• High School diploma or GED or trade school certification.
• Must be able to remain the setup.
• Ability to lift 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally
• Must be capable of working and maintaining tolerances within .0002” in a high-pressure, fast-paced, quality-oriented environment.
• Mathematics - General machine shop math: fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Production and Processes - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Lean knowledge or experience preferred.

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

“ITT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range: Hourly Range is $24.95 to $37.45, plus benefits and incentive plans.