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EA Panels Lead SolidCAM Programmer/ Machinist (Thousand Oaks)
Do you have a passion for the Aviation & Avionics Industries, & love to work with metal? Are you a forward thinker? Are you ready for a change from the repetitive production tasks in a typical CNC shop? EA Panels combines art & science, in the custom manufacture of the highest quality aircraft instrument panels in the industry. We partner with avionics installation shops across North America, to help them design newly refurbished or upgraded avionics panels.
EA Panels is looking for a qualified Lead CNC Programmer/ Machinist, a craftsman capable of turning metal components into a work of art, at their Thousand Oaks shop. The workflow in this small business is fast-paced. Therefore experience working quickly without sacrificing quality is essential. The candidate will use meticulous attention to detail, using the latest CNC equipment available.
The primary duties of the CNC Machinist will be to build standard & complex instrument panels, components, & assemblies, using HAAS VF3SSYT, Patriot with Fagor Control, & primarily SOLIDWORKS/ SolidCAM. They will use standard assembly practices, provided by design drawings &/ or the original provided part, to make sure components are built accurately.
The candidate needs to have a basic understanding of operating shop machinery & software & will be taught to powder-coat & laser-engrave.
Basic Qualifications (Required)
HAAS Certified Mill Operator, & basic 3 & 4th Axis Mill experience
Experience with HAAS advanced probing functions
SolidCAM Certification, or experience with previous CNC work
Experience managing shop operations for priority workloads
Ability to handle multiple projects/ jobs simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
CSWA – Certified SolidWorks Associate
Powdercoat experience
Avionics or other Aviation experience or interests
Application Instructions
Please email eapanels@gmail.com your Resume, a Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience relevant to this position, some pictures of your work & a brief synopsis of the most challenging part you machined. We will contact you for a series of assessments as a part of your interview process, & you will be asked to demonstrate your skills with a 2-3 week initial hiring process.