VTG is currently seeking an Equipment Specialist to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island. The Equipment Specialist specializes in operating one or more than one type of machine tool (e.g., jig borer, grinding machine, engine lathe, milling machine) to machine metal for use in making or maintaining jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g., plastic, plaster, rubber, glass).

• Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than one type of machine tool (e.g., jig borer, grinding machine, engine lathe, milling machine) to machine metal for use in making or maintaining jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g., plastic, plaster, rubber, glass).
• Work typically involves: planning and performing difficult machining operations which require complicated setups or a high degree of accuracy, setting up machine tool or tools (e.g., installing cutting tools and adjusting guides, stops, working tables, and other controls to handle the size of stock to be machined.
• The Machine Tool Operator determines proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequence or selects those prescribed in drawings, blueprints, or layouts).
• Work also involves using a variety of precision measuring instruments, making necessary adjustments during machining operation to achieve requisite dimensions to very close tolerances.
• This worker may be required to select proper coolants and cutting and lubricating oils to recognize when tools need dressing, and to dress tools.
• In general, the work of a Machine-Tool Operator (Tool room) at the skill level called for in this classification, requires extensive knowledge of machine shop and tool room practice usually acquired though considerable on-the-job training and experience.
• The candidate shall assist in the use of computers and operating systems to produce databases, spreadsheets, graphics and other specialized products, and facilitate the use of standardized automated forms

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Other Qualifications

• The candidate must have proficient knowledge, understanding and use of Microsoft Office Applications and any other necessary hardware and software tools.
• At least 5 years experience working in a tool and parts distribution role of a similar scope and size is preferred.
• This position requires skills such as walking, running, climbing, crawling, jumping and other similar physical activities.
• The worker must be able to endure extreme climate conditions and be able to work in an outdoor setting.
• Ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.