Shop and Alteration Tailor jobs in Lompoc, CA

Excelta is a family-owned distributor and manufacturer of tweezers, pliers, cutters, and other small assembly hand tools.

We prioritize excellence in our products and maintain a results-driven culture focused on continuous improvement.

Job Description

Excelta is looking for a Shop Technician. The Shop Technician is responsible for making products that are custom-ordered and therefore are specialized products that require additional expertise, attention to detail, and high quality each and every time.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assembles fabricated parts at different workstations
• Assembly of Blanks and Cutter to pre-established guidelines
• Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications
• Operates CNC Machine - loading fixtures, installing in machine; running programs, running offsets in the machine, changing / tweaking programs as needed
• Operating various mechanisms / tools such as : Belt and Wheel Grinders, Surface Grinders, Axys Machine, Vertical Mill, Drilling tools, tapping
• Designs jigs and fixtures for toolmaking
• Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary
• Maintain monthly Maintenance Log on all hand and power tools, inspect monthly and keep log on equipment condition as it relates to safety and effective operation;

notify Supervisor of faulty or failing equipment

• Works under immediate supervision of the Shop Manager
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the job
• Position begins at level I and progresses with experience to level II and level III as assessed by manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma required; Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field strongly preferred
• One to two years manufacturing / machine operation / assembly / hand tools / CNC machines experience strongly preferred
• Basic math and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented mindset
• Data entry and computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of safety protocols and requirements

Work Location & Schedule

• 100% onsite
• 40 hours / week

Physical Conditions of Employment

Sitting, standing and / or walking 80-90% time

• Kneel, crouch, reach, climb, walk, constant use of hands
• Reach with hands and arms (the employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel)
• Ability to work on feet for long hours
• Normal or better vision and observance, attention to detail is required.
• Speak, hear, read, write in English
• Constant use of computer, keyboard and mouse
• Lift up to 40 pounds occasionally

Tools Utilized

• Personal computer and software systems such as ERP SysPro, Microsoft Office suite, etc.
• Standard office equipment : telephone, copier / scanner, and others as required.

Environmental Conditions of Employment

The work environment is a manufacturing setting where there is exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals and manufacturing equipment.

Compensation

• $18-30 per hour

Last updated : 2024-04-23