Machinist Co-Op

Overview

Work with skilled supervision to perform the following:

• Setup, programming, and operation on CNC horizontal/vertical lathes and mills
• Set up and run fixtures and parts on manual lathes and/or VTLs.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical work instructions, specifications, and engine manuals in order to determine the machining sequences and operations to be performed
• Ability to set up a component for machining, including indicating, tramming, and restraining the work piece.
• Has a solid understanding of machining parameters for different alloy types and can interpret and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Program, edit, and understand both conversational and G-Code programming on mills and lathes, including reference points, tool setting, offsets, and compensation
• Ability to use a variety of precision measurement equipment, such as calipers, gages, and micrometers to obtain dimensions down to +/- 0.0002”
• Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and training programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement of the production cell and site.
• Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
• Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

• High degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy, and precision.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and processes.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, reworks process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals and MSDS labels.
• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program, or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted).
• Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods.
• Experience using Mastercam preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident