Amca

Overview

Amca is building America’s new industrial base by rapidly developing and manufacturing critical components and subsystems for aviation and military systems. The Machinist role involves fabricating precision components in Amca's R&D shop, working closely with engineers to turn designs into hardware.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate multi-axis CNC mills, lathes, EDMs, and manual equipment.
• Write and optimize CAM programs for new parts and processes.
• Complete machining operations from engineering drawings, models, and verbal instructions.
• Work with complex, tight tolerance parts across a variety of materials.
• Inspect parts using hand tools to verify dimensions.
• Design and fabricate fixtures and tooling as needed.
• Work closely with engineering to refine designs for manufacturability.
• Communicate clearly when production is blocked or drawings are unclear.
• Continuously provide feedback for process improvements.
• Willing to cross train in other shop operations to support the broader team.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a positive attitude, reliability, and teamwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CNC and manual equipment including mills and lathes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, notes, and tolerances.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR.

Additional Information

• Must be able to travel as needed in response to business needs with short notice.
• Must be able to work extended hours, including weekends, as needed to meet business needs.
• This position is based in El Segundo, CA and requires being on-site.