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Machinist I

Cerritos, CA, USA Req #12009
Thursday, April 24, 2025

Company Information

Headquartered in St. Augustine, FL, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, Amphenol CIT is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense Electronics, Space, Medical, Test & Measurement, and Industrial.

 

Our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission-critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At Amphenol CIT, we make the amazing possible.  Take the next step to become an integral part of our team by applying today and kickstart your journey with us. 

SUMMARY

Gets direction from the Machine Shop Supervisor; his/her primary responsibilities are to set up and run tooling and fixtures for the Model Shop; completing all task assigned according to the Router and Blue Print. Comply with all Machine Shop Processes; including but not limited to all WI, (Work Instruction) MI, (Manufacturing Instruction) and OP, (Operating Procedures). All tasks should be performed accurately, timely and without instruction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Receive, review and interrupt Machine Shop Paper, (MSP) and Tooling needed for Set-Up.

· Working under Machinist II.

· Make tooling, fixtures, jigs and models to support manufacturing:

· Using conventional Lathes, Bridgeport type horizontal mills, surface grinders and their support equipment, ban saws, pedestal grinders, etc.

· Keeping area clean.

· Understand Blue Prints and interpret geometrical tolerances. .

· Complete all coordinating documents, First Article Sheet, MSP, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, (OEE) and 5s.

· Provide First Article Inspection, (FAI).

· Troubleshoot and evaluate machining problems and communicate clearly and effectively the discrepancies.

· Able to use all inspection equipment essential to the task.

· Support the Quality System by promoting compliance to the company’s Quality Manual, procedures and policies.

Physical Demands:

· Combined sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks.

· Ability to sit or stand for long periods when performing and reporting on tasks

· Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

· Reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing, crouching or stooping on a daily basis.

· Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

*Other duties may be assigned*

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· One or more years as a machinist using conventional equipment.

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· Good understanding of shop math, geometry, trigonometry and blueprint reading.

· Good oral and written communication skills.

· Hand dexterity, coordination and accuracy.

· Ability to communicate and interface well with a wide range of people.

· Attentive to detail.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Possible electrical hazards, possible fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, odors, moveable mechanical parts, low to moderate noise level.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies.

TRAVEL

0% - 10%

AMPHENOL CIT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
 

Amphenol CIT is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf 
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf 


Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).


Amphenol CIT participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.


Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at [email protected]

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $20.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $23.00
  • Travel Required No
  • Required Education High School
Location on Google Maps
  • Cerritos, CA, USA