Tool and Die Maker jobs in Santa Ana, CA

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries.  Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets.  We currently have 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $6.2  billion. 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Operate a manual lathe and mill, tool grinder and sharpener, and other machine shop equipment.
• Read blueprints, sketches and tooling drawings.
• Perform heat treatment on tool steels.
• Operate or train to operate CNC toolroom mill.
• Inspect parts using a variety of inspection equipment (micrometer, indicator, comparator).
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to develop tooling improvements and make the hardware.
• Work with maintenance to produce replacement parts for production machinery.
• Keep immediate work area clean.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-5 years of tool and die experience suggested (knowledge of tolerances, reading blueprints, processing, etc.)
• Machining experience such as CNC Lathe or Mill, Surface Grinding, or OD/ID Grinding considered.
• Good mathematical skills, good at creating sketches by hand and adding in dimensions.
• Ability to work without constant supervision and in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate in English (both written and verbal).
• Ability to use inspection equipment.
• A desire to be working manual machines to produce "one-off" tools and parts that are critical to support the business needs.

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders] or have refugee or asylee status.

**Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California.  The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.  Pay Range: $25 to $35/hour

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.