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Summary
Machine Shop Technical Specialist Salary Range: $38.00 - $64.00/ Hr.
***Position will start in Oxnard, CA and relocate to Henderson, NV in early 2027***
As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we're not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.
Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing Team, and Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.
The Machine Shop Technical Specialist will implement, sustain and evaluate machining processes to reduce cost, improve throughput, and develop best practices within the machine shop. The main focus is on implementing and maintaining reliable and safe machining processes while improving quality, production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. Machine Shop Technical Specialist will identify, develop and deliver innovative solutions to constantly improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Access and understand daily and weekly schedules.

• Find, read, write & follow work instructions displayed electronically (iPad).

• Correctly use all precision measuring instruments to verify part integrity.

• Correctly load and unload parts.

• Set-up and manage applicable tools.

• Make any machine adjustment to maintain part integrity.

• Restart the machines at the required place in the operation.

• Design and make fixtures using CAD.

• Generate an effective CNC program using CAM.

• Produce good parts when given just a blueprint and a machine.

• Design and implement a complete machining process that will run continuously unattended. This includes probing, back up tooling, macros, design of complex fixtures that are easy to use and continuously improving the process.

• Identify the proper gages to ensure part integrity.

• Train Operators to run the machines and produce good parts upon completion of a set up.

• Train others on machining principles and techniques.

• Maintain machines (oils, coolant, filters, and cleanliness).

• Display the leadership qualities required to keep multiple machines running effectively.

• Present and communicate technical issues at the highest level within the organization.

• Identify potential machine geometry issues causing bad parts.

• Follow all safety requirements within the department.

• Must be able to operate both powered and non-powered material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jack, cranes, and mobile straddle stacker lift.

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.
• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervised Employees
This job does not have any supervisory activities.
0
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. 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.
Minimum Qualifications

• Reads and understands blueprints.

• Knows how to inspect a part.

• Understands proper applicable cutting tool selection, applicable tool wear and cutting tool applications.

• Requires technical leadership.

• Can troubleshoot all technical issues.

Desired Qualifications

• It is preferred to able to speak, read, and write in Spanish.

Education
High school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) credential such as general education degree (GED) is required, plus an additional one to three months related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Major
Other
Minimum Years of Experience
20+ years
Language Skills
Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. May need to draw and interpret graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activity
Duration
Sitting
Frequently
Standing
Frequently
Walking
Frequently
Bending (neck)
Frequently
Bending (waist)
Rarely
Squatting
Frequently
Twisting (neck)
Frequently
Twisting (waist)
Frequently
Climbing
Frequently
Kneeling
Frequently
Crawling
Frequently
Reaching (above shoulder level)
Frequently
Reaching (below shoulder level)
Frequently
Hand Use
Duration
Repetitive use of hand
Frequently
Simple grasping
Frequently
Power grasping
Frequently
Fine manipulation
Frequently
Pushing & Pulling
Frequently
Vision
Required
Close vision
Yes
Distance vision
Yes
Color vision
Yes
Peripheral vision
Yes
Depth perception
Yes
Adjust focus
Yes
Lifting Requirements
Duration
0-10 lbs.
Frequently
11-25 lbs.
Frequently
26-50 lbs.
Frequently
51-60 lbs.
Occasionally
61+ lbs.
Occasionally
Equipment Use
Duration
This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.
Occasionally
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Noise Level
The noise level in the work environment is usually:
Loud
Work Environment
Duration
This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment
Rarely
Employee will work around machining or on the production floor
Frequently
Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration
Frequently
Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles
Occasionally
Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat
Frequently
Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock
Never