VTL Machinist

VTL Machinist About the Organization

Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets:
Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5

ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

FUNCTION:

In an assigned area or cell must be willing to be trained to set up, operate, troubleshoot and perform work on vertical turning lathes (VTL). Perform work at a consistently high level of quality.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Must be capable and willing to set up operations that have been previously proven out under direct supervision of a lead man or supervisor.
• Must be capable & willing to identify opportunities for improvement in tooling, cutting methods, mistake proofing & work instruction documentation.
• Must possess a skill level that eliminates errors that cause nonconforming material and maintain a consistent level of high quality work. Identify non-conformances at time of occurrence. Recognize opportunities for non-conformances and notify management of need for action.
• Actively participate in various aspects of Continuous Improvement projects which may include but is not limited to 5S, TPM, kaizen events, and set-up reduction events, which is aligned with the commitment to continuous improvement activities in Article II of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Must work safely at all times. Participate in safety improvement initiatives by raising any safety concerns and helping to come up with corrective actions.
• Must be capable & willing to assist or train other employees in this or lower classifications as needed.
• Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor as appropriate.
• May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department or cell objectives and to develop individuals' skills.

• Shift: First
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Location:
  
  Applied Aerospace & Defense, Manchester
• Category:
  Manufacturing
• Req Number: MAN-26-00031
• Position: VTL Machinist
• Post Internal Days: 0
• Number of Openings: 1
• Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Non-Exempt

This position is currently accepting applications.