Wood Machine Operator jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for the Night Shift, Monday - Thursday; 6:00am - 4:30pm. In this role, you will be responsible for the operation of machining processes in the fabrication of products to specifications on a variety of materials and machines, and will primarily use CNC production equipment. You will also make a weekend shift premium with built in overtime.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Works on a variety of machining processes and equipment.
• Operates CNC equipment such as 3, 4, and 5 axis lathes and milling machines with little or no supervision.
• Performs machining processes in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Fabricates and measures parts, making required adjustments on tools to ensure conformance to requirements based on print and/or quality plan
• Reads and interprets planning data and blueprints or drawings necessary to complete assignments.
• Changes tools when needed
• Performs SAP / MES entry per router instructions
• Performs de-burring processes and protocols if needed
• Responsible for keeping work area and machine equipment in clean and organized condition
• Performs preventive maintenance checks per instruction if required
• Follow all job related work instructions and policies
• Regular attendance is an essential job function
• Will spend part of his/her time as a member of continual improvement teams undertaking projects and seeking ways to improve the quality of KSI's products and services

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (appropriate work experience may be substituted for educational requirement).
• Minimum 4 years of CNC machine operator experience.
• Proficient in the use of math in the interpretation and execution of drawing requirements.
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of CNC machining.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and metric unit of measure.
• Able to follow procedures and direction, with attention to details.
• Strong problem solving skills in relation to machining processes.
• Able to work as a team player.
• Knowledge of medical device quality system regulations and standards (eg, U.S. FDA Quality System Regulation 21CFR Part 820, ISO13485, ISO9001)