Machinist Tech - Aerospace

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Sets up and operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on the most complex and difficult jobs. Performs rework operations as needed to support the Operations and SSO Teams. Works from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works independently with minimum guidance in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Runs multiple machines efficiently, which may require simultaneous operations. Adapts or improvises tooling to

accomplish results where operations require a broad knowledge of production machining technology, operating

skills, and shop techniques together with diversified experience.

2. Utilizes CAD/CAM Software to create designs and program CNC equipment.

3. Sets ups, adjusts, and operates a variety of conventional and/or special purpose machines to perform

the most diversified and difficult production operations on work having close and exact tolerances, several

dimensional relationships, unusual contours, dimensional and finish requirements.

4. Interprets customer requirements from blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, quality

directives, charts, tables, sketches, and verbal instructions.

5. Interfaces with engineering to resolve drawing errors, suggest design changes, and solve product/process

problems.

6. Implements manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling. May advise

and assist with tooling design.

7. Makes complex setups, which may include multiple work piece stations, utilizing custom and standard holding

devices.

8. Develops and defines processes with limited documentation, as required.

9. Trouble shoots and resolves machining problems.

10. Responsible for machining and checking parts to maintain a high level of quality and efficiency.

11. Inspects finished parts for conformance to specifications by visual examination, and utilizes

precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and surface plate techniques.

May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated in accordance with

schedule.

12. Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division

requirements.

13. Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.

14. Uses advanced shop mathematics, which may include trigonometry, and general knowledge of metal

characteristics and other processing requirements.

15. Actively contributes to lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for

improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.

16. Provides guidance or assistance in coordinating workload priorities to make appropriate accommodations

based on business demand.

17. Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly

work area.

18. Trains and mentors less experienced team members.

19. Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.

Job Requirements:

1. Five or more years of directly related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing

environment. Able to work with minimum supervisory guidance.

2. Proficient in CAD Software and designs intricate holding fixtures required to complete tooling and/or rework.

3. Proficient in CAM Software and creates CNC Programs to produce holding fixtures, tooling and/or rework.

4. Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs.

5. May require specialize certification specific to division requirements (i.e. Journeyman Machinist).

6. Reads, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written

or verbal instructions.

7. Able to make and evaluate precision machine set ups.

8. Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, may include trigonometry.

9. Able to implement lean initiatives.

10. Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability

to work in a…