Machinist Tech-2nd Shift-Lathe-Aerospace

Machinist Tech-2nd Shift - Lathe - Aerospace

Parker Aerospace offers a comprehensive benefits package including parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), and a retirement plan.

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our team combines engineering expertise with differentiated technologies to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: "Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow." Parker provides opportunities for professional and personal development, with collaboration among some of the industry s brightest minds. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in developing innovative technologies and products and in addressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

Sets up and operates CNC lathes/mills on all product parts with proven and unproven programs. Produces machined fittings per blueprint specifications and work instructions. Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works independently with minimal guidance in a team environment.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• 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 with diversified experience.
• Creates standard machining programs using IGF software. Verifies and edits programs.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates a variety of conventional and CNC lathes/mills to perform the most diversified and difficult production operations with close tolerances and complex requirements.
• Interprets customer requirements from blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, quality directives, charts, tables, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Interfaces with engineering to resolve drawing errors, suggest design changes, and solve product/process problems.
• Implements manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling. May advise and assist with tooling design.
• Makes complex setups, including multiple workpiece stations, using custom and standard holding devices.
• Develops and defines processes with limited documentation, as required.
• Troubleshoots and resolves machining problems.
• Responsible for machining and inspecting parts to maintain a high level of quality and efficiency.
• Inspects finished parts for conformance to specifications using visual examination and precision measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and surface plate techniques. May be required to use a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated per schedule.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability per division requirements.
• Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) per division requirements.
• Uses advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry, and general knowledge of metal characteristics and processing requirements.
• Trains and mentors less experienced team members.

Secondary Responsibilities / Non-Essential Functions

• Contributes to lean/continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and applying lean concepts and tools in work areas.
• Provides guidance in coordinating workload priorities to meet business demand.
• Maintains a high level of performance while following procedures and safety requirements.
• Maintains knowledge to efficiently perform all assigned work and becomes proficient on new or unfamiliar assignments.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The company reserves the right to modify work assignments and/or make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified employees to perform essential functions. The description describes the general nature of the position.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and five or more years of related machining experience in a high-technology manufacturing environment. Able to work with minimal supervisory guidance in a team environment.
• Able to set up and run a minimum of five CNC machine types.
• Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs.
• May require specialized certification specific to division requirements (e.g., certified operator).
• Reads, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written or verbal instructions.
• Able to make and evaluate precision machine setups on a minimum of five CNC machine types.
• Has…