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Model Maker/Machinist

Temecula, CA 92591

Posted: 01/18/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 597967 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Target PR Range: 19-29/hr
*Depending on experience

Description:
This position is Non-Exempt. Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half.
ROLE:
  • Creates, designs, and constructs tools and parts in a variety of materials such as wood and plastic.
  • Uses blueprints, drawings, and/or CAD designs to create models according to established specifications.
  • May perform minor repair on model making machinery.
  • Reviews job packages received from supervisor by reading and interpreting blueprints sketches or drawings to identify potential design impracticalities and begin to develop production process.
  • Recognizes problems relative to unusual materials, machine settings, tools, product specifications, and impractical design to aid engineers in producing the part of highest quality.
  • Communicates design-related concerns and issues to engineers and suggest alternate production methods, materials, or cuts that may be more feasible, but still fulfill the functionality requirements.
  • Determines sequence of operation, number and type of cuts required, and method of set-up that will produce the desired end product.
  • Programs blueprint specifications graphically using Mastercam system to prepare complex designs for machining process.
  • Procures requested material, cuts, and trims to workable size in preparation for machining.
  • Prepares parts for machining by choosing appropriate drills and/or end mills to produce requested design and adjusting existing vice equipment or building jigs to secure part in place.
  • Program wire and sinker Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) using VERO (PEPS) software.
  • Program 4-axis HAAS CNC milling machines by entering part dimensions, tolerance, and required cuts into system to produce required design.
  • Also utilize Mastercam programming software for input of CAD data.
  • Operates a variety of manual and automatic machines (e.g., mills, lathes, CNCs, grinders, EDMs, presses, saws, drills) to shape parts as outlined in the blueprints or CAD system.
  • Troubleshoots problems with production process and develops on the spot and long term solutions to process and functionality obstacles.
  • Monitors parts throughout the production process by visually observing machining progress and by measuring fabricated parts using specified measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, scales, rulers, protractors, calipers, comparator, toolmakers microscope, etc.) and by referencing blueprints to ensure that fabricated parts meet all blueprint specifications.
Requirements:
  • Requires an associate degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
  • Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision.
  • A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
  • Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.